MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,393 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rust (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
double plates fitted
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
oil leak
rear axle stabilizer arm ball joint boot damaged
double plates fitted front and rear
oil leak
rear exhaust broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all lights obscured but not more than 50%
double plates fitted front and rear
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
fuel system/pipe/s corrosion
oil leak
rear exhaust mount broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside steering damper bush slightly worn
wiper blades torn slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear fog lamp faded slightly in colour
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
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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B8 FNR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 B8 FNR, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B8 FNR?
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What year was B8 FNR registered?
B8 FNR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1998.
Is B8 FNR safe to buy?
The MOT history for B8 FNR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B8 FNR have outstanding finance?
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