MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
front number plate poor condition
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
offside rear brake sticking
rear axle oil seal nearside leaking
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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RNF 285R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1977 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,189 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 RNF 285R, 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 49 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of RNF 285R?
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What year was RNF 285R registered?
RNF 285R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1977.
Is RNF 285R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RNF 285R shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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