MOT Status
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248,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)
steering wheel fitted upside down.
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)
Towbar component insecure towball is loose (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel hub (2.2.B.1g)
steering wheel fitted upside down.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside door mirror glass damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear load valve to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside door mirror glass damaged
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/rear hub seal slight leak
Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
slight play rear "A"frame ball joint
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C308 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 C308 CTR, 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 C308 CTR registered?
C308 CTR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C308 CTR safe to buy?
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