MOT Status
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53,703 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front swivel seals leakage both sides
some corrosion forming
some wear bushes suspension
Fluid leak, but not excessive NSR, OSR, OSF hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play NSR, OSR, OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seals nsr, osr, osf (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
some wear and deteriration around vehicle
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
some wear and deteriration around vehicle
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
some general wear steering and suspension
Front axle hub seals slight oil leakage both sides
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bodywork deteriorated and some damage
corrosion forming underside areas
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing Offside track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Slight play to offside swivel joint
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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C889 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 C889 VUY, 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 C889 VUY registered?
C889 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C889 VUY safe to buy?
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