MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,332 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre tread split near shoulder
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre tread split near shoulder
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust emissions NOTE - leak from manifold may effect result .
offside rear indicator unit cracked
rear bump stops missing
slight play in a frame balljoint
slight play in nearside front wheelbearing
steering damper bushes worn
surface corrosion to chassis
uneven wear on front brake pads
front prop UJs in state of collapse
Nearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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C290 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 C290 SPG, 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 C290 SPG registered?
C290 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1986.
Is C290 SPG safe to buy?
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