MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,220 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing starting to get noisy
Nearside Front wheel bearing starting to get noisy
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Front PAS pipe has small leak bellow radiator
Nearside & offside door pillars corroded
Nearside & offside rear out riggers showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch above chassis very rusty
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded under peddles
Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)
Both rear out riggers rusty
Chip in screen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in both front bearings
Small areas of corrosion on bulk head
U.J joint worn in both propshafts
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
steering column feeles rough/ notchey when in use
water leak from engin
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering box fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C916 LAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 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 C916 LAW, 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 C916 LAW registered?
C916 LAW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1985.
Is C916 LAW safe to buy?
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