MOT Status
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187,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All underside components showing a degree of corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear showing a degree of corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All underside components showing a degree of corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Front to Rear showing a degree of corrosion in places (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold to system joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel hub joint slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle and associated components showing a degree of corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold to system joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front axle swivel hub joint slight leak
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle and associated components showing a degree of corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust manifold to system joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front axle swivel hub joint slight leak
Underside of vehicle and associated underside components showing a degree of corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel slight leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel slight leak
Chassis beginning to corrode rear crossmember
Front steering swivels slight oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C422 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 C422 OVW, 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 C422 OVW registered?
C422 OVW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C422 OVW safe to buy?
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