MOT Status
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257,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Clutch pedal rubber loose
Direction indicator not working All on hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Clutch pedal rubber loose
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
all coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
all coil springs corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
bulkhead corroded offside and nearside top
Nearside Front hub slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside and offside top of bulkhead corroded not exccesive
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front hub slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
nearside and offside top of bulkhead corroded not exccesive
slight corrosion top section of bulkhead
vehicle emits light grey smoke when under load
exhaust emits light grey smoke when under load
light corrosion to the nearside of bulkhead
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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C791 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 C791 WCG, 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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C791 WCG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.
Is C791 WCG safe to buy?
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