MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/f bumpstop missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
mileometer not working
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
mileometer not working
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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C879 BAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C879 BAH, 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 C879 BAH registered?
C879 BAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1986.
Is C879 BAH safe to buy?
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