MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
auxilary belt loose
front brake discs show age and deterioration
n/s/r shock absorber damp
oil leaks
steering box damp
strong advise both front brake pipes corroded
strong advise corrosion on rear brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
advise corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear
rear brakes noisy in operation
required jumpstart to carry out mot
steering and suspension showing age
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
advise corrosion on metal brake pipes front and rear
rear brakes noisy in operation
required jumpstart to carry out mot
steering and suspension showing age
engine oil leak
oil leaking from steering box
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake imbalance
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake imbalance
oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C883 RFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 C883 RFE, 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 C883 RFE registered?
C883 RFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C883 RFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C883 RFE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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