MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,136 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Body component slightly loose Bed support rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff leaking oil
Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where flexy brake pipe attaches to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Body component slightly loose Bed support rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff leaking oil
Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
all 4 wheels/ tyres protrude the wheel arches or vehicle
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()
Exhaust system insecure exhaust system is not supported (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot-well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot-well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front inner pads low
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
CHASSIS CORRODING
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A FRAME ARM (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH FRONTS (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE, MARKED (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS MARKED (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking BOX (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
CHASSIS CORRODING
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A FRAME ARM (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
4 point harnesses fitted bearing eu standard 'E' fitted at time of test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth
tapley brake test carried out as vehicle in permenant 4wd
chassis under sealed
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B949 MFP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B949 MFP, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B949 MFP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1984.
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