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ExpiredMileage
148,911 miAbove average mileage for this year
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advise corrosion on off side footwell
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
advise corrosion on off side footwell
Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise corrosion on bulkhead and cab floor
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
advise corrosion on bulkhead and cab floor
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Seat belt missing both rear (7.1.2 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear crossmember corroded through
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
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B998 UPS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 B998 UPS, 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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B998 UPS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
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