MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer drive joit cover splitting
Offside Front Outer drive joint splitting
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer drive joit cover splitting
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer drive joint splitting
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all tyres cracked
front prop shaft uj worn
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all tyres cracked
front prop shaft uj worn
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C228 HFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C228 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C228 HFM registered?
C228 HFM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1985.
Is C228 HFM safe to buy?
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