MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front axle welded at hockey stick moutings, materials and workmanship give me no cause for concern.
Nearside rear rubber wing guard broken, soft enough not to cause a hazard.
Offside rear bump stop missing.
nail in tyre
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front axle has been repaired by welding at hocley stick mountings, appears satisfactory in materials and workmanship.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear bump stop missing.
Rubber wing guard nearside rear is torn, has a projection but soft enough not too be considered a hazard.
nail in tyre
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C589 BDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 C589 BDE, 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 C589 BDE registered?
C589 BDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1986.
Is C589 BDE safe to buy?
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