MOT Status
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104,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front suspension corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front suspension corroded
Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
slight free play in off sude front wheel bearing
slight movement in off side rear anti rool bar link
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
slight free play in off sude front wheel bearing
slight movement in off side rear anti rool bar link
slight oil leak from steering box
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight oil leak from steering box
water pump leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
off side track rod end split pin missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F194 RUU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 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 F194 RUU, 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 F194 RUU registered?
F194 RUU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1989.
Is F194 RUU safe to buy?
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