MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,624 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak in or near transfer box
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
oil leak in or near transfer box
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
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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C742 JFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 C742 JFC, 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 C742 JFC registered?
C742 JFC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1986.
Is C742 JFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C742 JFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C742 JFC have outstanding finance?
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