MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on rearmost arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative: PRE 1 April 1986
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion to some underbody components
vehicle presented has been modified
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside dipped beam comes on with position lamps
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective -Unable to inspect (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside dipped beam comes on with position lamps
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
o/s head light comes on with side lights
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
both front road springs near max went suspenion unloaded
center exhaust bracket brocken - exhaust still scure
engine oil on min.
front brake hoses near limit when suspenion unloaded
front propshaft front universal joint as play
oil filter leaking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front road springs near max went suspenion unloaded
center exhaust bracket brocken - exhaust still scure
engine oil on min.
front brake hoses near limit when suspenion unloaded
front propshaft front universal joint as play
oil filter leaking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both head lamp aims on lower limit
both side repeaters not working
front number plate damaged
hazard switch poor operation
light switch poor operation
nearside door little tight to close
number plate lamp unit as one light out
under side very muddy
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C952 MGA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 C952 MGA, 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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C952 MGA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
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