MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON N/S/F HUB
corrosion on offside front bulkhead just below windscreen and door
diff leaking
engine and gearbox leaking badly
nearside front hub leaking oil
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
offside front hub leaking oil
offside sun visor doesn't stay up
steering box covered in oil
topped up engine oil with 3 litres
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on offside front bulkhead just below windscreen and door
diff leaking
engine and gearbox leaking badly
nearside front hub leaking oil
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
offside front hub leaking oil
offside sun visor doesn't stay up
steering box covered in oil
topped up engine oil with 3 litres
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front chassis legs and body mounts corroded
full beam tell tale not working
nearside rear lamp damaged
offside front steering arm bush has slight play
offside rear tyre perished
rear propshaft universal joint worn
steering box leaking
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front chassis legs and body mounts corroded
full beam tell tale not working
nearside rear lamp damaged
offside front steering arm bush has slight play
offside rear tyre perished
rear propshaft universal joint worn
steering box leaking
as previous test. cert.no. 173200076248
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front hub seals leaking
full beam tell tale not working
offside front tyre worn unevenly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C689 FGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C689 FGL, 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 C689 FGL registered?
C689 FGL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.
Is C689 FGL safe to buy?
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