MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
clutch pedal rubbber worn
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
suspension and tyres not standard
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front and rear brake disc,s slightly corroded.
rear exhaust system supported by metal strap instead of rubber mounting.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
passenger seat not fitted at time of test.
Oil leak
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C974 JBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C974 JBR, 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 C974 JBR registered?
C974 JBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1986.
Is C974 JBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for C974 JBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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