MOT Status
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60,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pad pin slightly insecure
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Reverse light not working
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
steering wheel spoke not lined up
Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
front propshaft... 1 securing bolt missing
speedo cable insecure rubbing on propshaft
steering wheel spoke not lined up
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
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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C388 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C388 HAT, 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 C388 HAT registered?
C388 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1986.
Is C388 HAT safe to buy?
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