MOT Status
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177,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
frt discs corroded
rear tyre valves perishing
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
frt discs corroded
rear tyre valves perishing
both rear shockers small leaks
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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C228 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 KJE, 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 40 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 KJE registered?
C228 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C228 KJE safe to buy?
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