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Nearside Front bulkhead surface corrosion
Nearside Front bulkhead surface corrosion
Nearside Front hub seal weeping
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front hub seal weeping
chassis has various areas of corrosion which includes prescribed areas
rear x-member corroded
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on the caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front hub seal weeping
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front hub seal weeping
chassis has various areas of corrosion which includes prescribed areas
rear x-member corroded
Front Hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
chassis corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
chassis corroded
Bulkhead has various areas of corrosion
Fuel tank corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Xmember corroded
chassis corroded
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bulkhead has various areas of corrosion
Fuel tank corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Xmember corroded
chassis corroded
Both O/S & N/S hub seals are laeking
Chassis corroded including prescribed areas
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
windscreen wiper blades split but still clearing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Both O/S & N/S hub seals are laeking
Chassis corroded including prescribed areas
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
windscreen wiper blades split but still clearing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
this vehicle has various areas of the chassis which have been heavily undersealed which has also covered the front to rear brake pipe
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front axle leaking oil
underneath in poor rusty condition
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
both front axle ball spheres leaking oil slightly
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear shockabsorber top rubber mounts worn †front shockabsorber bottom rubber mounts worn
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C491 RAN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 C491 RAN, 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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C491 RAN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 1986.
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