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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel pitman arm on shaft (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired preload bearings (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel pitman arm on shaft (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
centre body support corroded and holed
main beam tell tale inoperative
nearside front floor corroded and holed
nearside front outrigger corroded and holed
offside front floor corroded and holed
offside rear outrigger corroded and holed
steering box drop arm ball joint has play
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working Does not stay on (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
centre body support corroded and holed
main beam tell tale inoperative
nearside front floor corroded and holed
nearside front outrigger corroded and holed
offside front floor corroded and holed
offside rear outrigger corroded and holed
steering box drop arm ball joint has play
Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission HUB SEALS BOTH (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door A pillar corroded & holed, not prescribed
Nearside Front floor corroded, appears to be repaired from inside
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front floor repaired from inside & outside
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
centre body support corroded & holed
hazard tell-tale inop with ignition off
nearside & centre bulkhead corroded & holed, not prescribed area
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell, under carpet - visible from underneath (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff & transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door A pillar corroded & holed, not prescribed
Nearside Front floor corroded, appears to be repaired from inside
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
centre body support corroded & holed
hazard tell tale inop with ignition off
nearside & centre bulkhead heavily corroded & holed, not prescribed area
CHASSIS CORRODED BUT FRESHLY UNDER SEALED.
Oil leak, but not excessive O/S AND N/S FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S FRONT SPRING TOP MOUNTING CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Direction indicator not working O/S FRONT. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
CHASSIS CORRODED BUT FRESHLY UNDER SEALED.
Oil leak, but not excessive O/S AND N/S FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S FRONT SPRING TOP MOUNTING CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Door check strap mount area on bulk head corroded
Nearside Front Outer Body out rigger badly corroded/ holed
Nearside Rear Outer Body out rigger badly corroded/ holed
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer side of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel housing has slight play in upper pinion
Offside Front Swivel housing oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Outer Body out rigger badly corroded/ holed
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer side of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bush's (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides radius arm bush's on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Radius arm mount underside of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Radius arm mount underside of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Underside of chassis rail holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Door check strap mount area on bulk head corroded
Nearside Front Outer Body out rigger badly corroded/ holed
Nearside Rear Outer Body out rigger badly corroded/ holed
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer side of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel housing has slight play in upper pinion
Offside Front Swivel housing oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Outer Body out rigger badly corroded/ holed
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer side of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bush's (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides radius arm bush's on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bush's on axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bush's on axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis rail inside inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Outer hub seal leaking
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bush's on axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bush's on axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis rail inside inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Outer hub seal leaking
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Rear fog lamp not working switch contacts (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion on lower of bulk head both sides foot wells (sealant on offside lower corner) (6.1.B.2)
Chassis rails corroded both sides front to rear
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)
Front diff pinion bearing has play also leaking oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread patten
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre has small cracks in tread patten
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
oil level on minimum
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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C85 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 C85 SPG, 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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C85 SPG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1986.
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