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F14 MCT

1997 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 MCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,189 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front swivel damp

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,483 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 103,706 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 102,616 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F14 MCT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 F14 MCT, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F14 MCT registered?

F14 MCT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is F14 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 MCT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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