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73,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
chassis corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
chassis corroded
n/s/f and o/s/f track rod ball joints rubber boots split
o/s/f top and bottom swivel pins have slight play
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Leak from steering box
Rear bump stops missing
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D492 TFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 D492 TFG, 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 40 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 D492 TFG registered?
D492 TFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1986.
Is D492 TFG safe to buy?
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