MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,721 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head corner under bonnet above and below previous repair patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe and leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black background on plate (0.1 (d))
Offside Drag link end modification unsafe locking nut missing on adjusting bar (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre of chassis near suspension arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights brighter than stop lights (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage likely to become detached bearing inside swivel housing (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front oil leak from swivel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
chassis corroded
oil leak
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working only 1 bulb working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in both front hubs
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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C892 FCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 C892 FCV, 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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C892 FCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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