MOT Status
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78,145 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion by nearside seatbelt mounting but not structural
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion by nearside seatbelt mounting but not structural
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F163 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 F163 AAH, 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 37 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 F163 AAH registered?
F163 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1989.
Is F163 AAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F163 AAH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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