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Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
bodywork poor
dashboard loose
front hubs leaking oil
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
bodywork poor
dashboard loose
front hubs leaking oil
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ball joint cover split nail in o/s/r tyre
rear axle joint worn
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C746 OTW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 C746 OTW, 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 C746 OTW registered?
C746 OTW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C746 OTW safe to buy?
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