MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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A979 HSW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 A979 HSW, 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 36 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 A979 HSW?
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What year was A979 HSW registered?
A979 HSW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1990.
Is A979 HSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A979 HSW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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