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A979 HSW

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,731 mi
Last recorded130,731 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA979 HSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 124,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 117,798 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 117,797 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 113,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,889 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 107,888 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 103,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 103,926 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 100,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 96,913 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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