MOT Status
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89,376 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front out part chassis corroded in inner arch
number plate lamp dim
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 235/85x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four 235/85x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers and passengers front (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers and passengers front (5.2.2a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F171 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 F171 WEL, 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 F171 WEL registered?
F171 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.
Is F171 WEL safe to buy?
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