MOT Status
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167,343 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not park (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both shockers (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Steering locking device missing drag link locking pin (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod locking pin (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod locking pin (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column attachment defective excessive movement (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Slight leak from front swivel joints
Slight play in steering
rear cross member has slight corrosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C64 SAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C64 SAO, 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 C64 SAO registered?
C64 SAO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C64 SAO safe to buy?
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