MOT Status
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32,291 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper bushes slight splitting
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
steering damper bushes slight splitting
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
steering damper bushes splitting
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all four tyres cracked and perished
all 4 tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls
engine oil leaks
Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dip and main beam lamps (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced all 4 lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
all 4 tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls
engine oil leaks
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine bay wiring insecure !!!!!!
Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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VIB 1738 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 VIB 1738, 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 VIB 1738 registered?
VIB 1738 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is VIB 1738 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VIB 1738 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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