MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake discs are corroded
oil leak
rear rubber exhaust mounts are worn / split
rear shock absorber rubbers are perished/ worn
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended will not come out (7.1.2 (c))
front brake discs are corroded
oil leak
rear rubber exhaust mounts are worn / split
rear shock absorber rubbers are perished/ worn
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
park brake travel high
Oil leak ()
Oil leak engine area ()
Oil leak gearbox area ()
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
vehicle chassis heavily undersealed
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (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)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
brake servo housing starting to corrode
cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall, not to cords
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
brake servo housing starting to corrode
cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall, not to cords
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front hub seals leaking oil
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front swivel joints show signs of slight leakage
power steering reservoir insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C718 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 C718 RFE, 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 C718 RFE registered?
C718 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C718 RFE safe to buy?
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