MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front swivel pin slight movement
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front swivel pin slight movement
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link ball joint lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to t piece (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wiper blade loose on arm
Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated
rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint nut locking devices missing
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end seriously misaligned track rod between wheels (2.1.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded & has a slight weap
Oil leak ()
Underside has light corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s front suspenions bushes starting to wear
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A869 RBK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 A869 RBK, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A869 RBK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1984.
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