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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all underside and components covered in wax oil
rear exhaust corroded
slight leak both sides front swivel seals
slight oil leak transfer box
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxed (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all underside and chassis covered in wax oil
both front swivels leaking slightly
corrosion to hole o/s/f footwell outside prescribed area
o/s/f outrigger corroded to hole
rear exhaust corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both front swivel housings leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box has slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both front swivel housings leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential, slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front swivel seals leaking
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel seals leaking slightly
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler gear play (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated battery tray (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within floor to chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel seals leaking slightly
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler gear play (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner tyre wall split and perished
Nearside Front Swivel seals worn
Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wall perished
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four tyres have age related cracking
Offside Rear chassis has some corrosion
Offside Rear chassis has some corrosion
Steering column universal joint insecure lower (2.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded On Rear Axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front brake pipes are slightly corroded
offside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front brake pipes are slightly corroded
offside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
viscous fan jammed fouling cover
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
viscous fan jammed fouling cover
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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C357 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C357 HBA, 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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C357 HBA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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