MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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C501 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 C501 MUX, 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 C501 MUX registered?
C501 MUX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1986.
Is C501 MUX safe to buy?
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