MOT Status
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156,087 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Bulkhead footwells corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides caliper to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Bulkhead footwells corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Front tyre perished an cracked
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both ns and os (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front tyre perished an cracked
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and when on dip offside is on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
no main beam tale tale light operating
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
no main beam tale tale light operating
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C929 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 C929 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 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 C929 RFE registered?
C929 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C929 RFE safe to buy?
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