MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber mounting corroded, not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp Light intensity obviously reduced
Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe from rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe from rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside front swivel pin bearings have slight play
Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush on front of axle arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal- gear oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking power steering box (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Engine/ gear oil leaks
Front wiper blades split
Brake fluid on minimum
Nearside front swivel pin bearings have slight play
Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C975 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 C975 CFG, 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 C975 CFG registered?
C975 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C975 CFG safe to buy?
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