MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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C478 HUP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 C478 HUP, 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 C478 HUP registered?
C478 HUP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1986.
Is C478 HUP safe to buy?
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