MOT Status
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211,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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hand brake travel
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel pump damp around
Nearside Front Hub Oil Seal Damp
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, front-most radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, front-most radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
both head lights dull
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil seal leaking on to disc (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both head lights dull
Nearside Front floor & body mounting corroded & weak
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded & weak
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C787 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 C787 FAH, 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 C787 FAH registered?
C787 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C787 FAH safe to buy?
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