MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust slightly corroded
general corrosion
oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
drivers door corroded and holed
drivers door hinge broken but not affecting the opening or securly closing of the door
front registration plate condition
nearside rear body panel insecure
offside rear body panel insecure
rear door does not open
steering box leaking
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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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C79 RSG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C79 RSG, 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 C79 RSG registered?
C79 RSG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.
Is C79 RSG safe to buy?
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