MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight rust in brake pipes
NO CENTRE SEAT FITTED
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
SOME VISSUAL SMOKE
Wheel bearing has slight play B OTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Direction indicator not working BOTH REAR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured UNDER BONETT (4.11 (a) (i))
NO CENTRE SEAT FITTED
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
SOME VISSUAL SMOKE
Wheel bearing has slight play B OTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight rust in brake pipes
all tyres perished
body mountings poor
front shocker bushes poor
front wheels rub slightly on suspension arms
oil leaks
slight play in front tractor joints and front wheel bearings
under body covered in grease
under body heavily coated in under seal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR AND MID (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play WHEELES RUBBING ON FRONT ARMS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative STAYS ON (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
MULTI PATCHS ON CHASSIS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PARTS COVERED IN EXTREEM GREASE
PLAY IN TRACTOR JOINTS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
door handels stiff
exhaust poor in places and tail pipe poor
hole under body coated in under seal
poor beam patterns
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
door handels stiff
exhaust poor in places and tail pipe poor
hole under body coated in under seal
poor beam patterns
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability tractor joint (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability tractor joint (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all door handles stiff
coated in under seal
minor blows on exhaust
poor beam patterns
tail pipe poor
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
various corrosion around body work and underside of the vehicle.
windscreen rubber deteriated.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C394 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 C394 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 C394 HAT registered?
C394 HAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1986.
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