MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,970 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front hub seals
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front hub seals
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
excessive transmission lash noted!
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
excessive transmission lash noted!
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn quiet
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion throughout vehicle structure. some play in steering
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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B799 FDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B799 FDA, 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 41 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 B799 FDA registered?
B799 FDA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 1985.
Is B799 FDA safe to buy?
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