MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,944 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear bump stop missing.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle stabilizer ball joint slight play .
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Chassis starting to corrode.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front swivel seals leaking.
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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M186 HBC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M186 HBC, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M186 HBC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1994.
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