MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes coated in grease
whole chassis coated in wax oil
all the chassis is covered in grease.
front to rear brake pipe covered in grease.
slight play in nearside front steering sphear.
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
chassis covered in grease.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes covered in grease.
chassis covered in graese.
damp around steering box.
slight play in both front steering sphears.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pipes and chassis covered in grease.
slight missting of oil near offside front brake disc.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight oil leak from both front steering sphears.
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
chassis starting to rust.
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C598 XAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C598 XAH, 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 41 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 C598 XAH registered?
C598 XAH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C598 XAH safe to buy?
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