MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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C558 JGS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C558 JGS, 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 C558 JGS registered?
C558 JGS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1986.
Is C558 JGS safe to buy?
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