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Nearside Front swivel housing leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front swivel housing leaking
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, also heavily breathing from oil cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessively worn prop joints (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both joints (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear arm, also loose on threads (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear UJ excessively worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front swivel housing leaking
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, also heavily breathing from oil cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Slight engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RAF 178 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RAF 178, 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 RAF 178 registered?
RAF 178 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is RAF 178 safe to buy?
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