MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear o/s chassis rusty
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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C801 TGW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 C801 TGW, 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 C801 TGW registered?
C801 TGW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.
Is C801 TGW safe to buy?
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