MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,814 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both headlight patterns slightly distorted, but not effecting other road users
slight leak at offside front tractor joint seal.
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C491 JTX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C491 JTX, 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 C491 JTX registered?
C491 JTX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1986.
Is C491 JTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C491 JTX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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