MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
tow bar slightly corroded
Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and off side frontNear side rear ,off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side and off side frontNear side rear ,off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A8 FGL is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 A8 FGL, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A8 FGL registered?
A8 FGL is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is A8 FGL safe to buy?
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