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A12 SYS

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,499 mi
Last recorded126,499 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,499 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis slightly corroded

floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 124,303 miles

bulkhead and windscreen frame corrodind

Pass 21 Jan 2012 122,660 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 120,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

offside front wing damage no sharp edges

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,253 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 21 Jan 2009 115,013 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis legs corroded & holed (both sides)

corrosion in nearside front floor/toe board

corrosion in rear brake pipes

hydrocarbons high

nearside head lamp unit in very poor condition

offside front chassis out rigger corroded & holed

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jan 2009 114,987 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis legs corroded & holed (both sides)

corrosion in nearside front floor/toe board

corrosion in rear brake pipes

hydrocarbons high

nearside head lamp unit in very poor condition

offside front chassis out rigger corroded & holed

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Nov 2007 113,517 miles

corrosion in outriggers,nearside front floor & rear chassis to crossmember webbing panels

nearside headlamp in poor condition

oil leak from engine bay

slight corrosion in offside rear brake pipe

slight werar in offside front upper swivel joint

wear in offside rear axle tie bar "front" mounting bush

Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,338 miles

advisory as per test number (801369496297)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 112,245 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advanced corrosion in offside rear chassis (bolt on)

excessive corrosion in nearside toe board area

excessive corrosion in offside rear chassis leg (non testible area)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside head lamp unit in very poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2005 110,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in chassis generally

excessive corrosion in rear chassis cross member

front registration plate in poor condition

nearside door mirror glass cracked

oil leak

oil/grease contamination in nearside front brake conponent area

Fail 25 Nov 2005 110,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

BORDER LINE DETERIORATION/CORROSION IN REAR EXHAUST BOX

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in chassis generally

excessive corrosion in rear chassis member

front registration plate in poor condition

nearside door mirror glass cracked

oil leak

recommend complete exhaust system

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A12 SYS is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 A12 SYS, 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 35 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 A12 SYS registered?

A12 SYS is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1991.

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