MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion
oil leak
underside corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
underside corroded
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all body outriggers corroding
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body outriggers corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
gearbox oil leak
bulkhead corroding
nsr body out rigger corroding
osf tractor joint weaping oil
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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C885 MBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 C885 MBV, 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 C885 MBV registered?
C885 MBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1986.
Is C885 MBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C885 MBV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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