MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,903 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil/grease on disc (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platforms on axle,rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box not properly attached steering box securing bolt tab washers not locked over (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box droparm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front steering swivel and possible hub seal leak
Nearside Rear oil present on wheel,possible hub seal leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive additional corrosion to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil present around steering box
Nearside front Swivel joints/housing has slight leaking of oil
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
some body mounts appear to not be attached
strong smell of fuel in and outside vehicle but no leaks found
vehicle body corroded and in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced all rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
rear side lights seem to be brighter than the stop lamps
some body mounts appear to not be attached
strong smell of fuel in and outside vehicle but no leaks found
vehicle body corroded and in poor condition
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Both front hub seals leaking
Slight free play detected at steering wheel
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front hub seals leaking
Slight free play detected at steering wheel
Corrosion on chassis
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Corrosion on chassis
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
power steering resovior insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
brake pipes covered
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
brake pipes covered
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear axle top mounting balljoint has slight play
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
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C486 RUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 C486 RUF, 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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C486 RUF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.
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