MOT Status
ValidMileage
151,561 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive g box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
wiper switch insecure on columb
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm ball joint rubber cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component leaking at power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
wiper switch insecure on columb
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and rear dif. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
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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C985 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 C985 JAT, 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 C985 JAT registered?
C985 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C985 JAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C985 JAT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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