MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside body mounting slight corrosion
Offside body mount slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside body mounting slight corrosion
Offside body mount slight corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front sidewall perishing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front sidewall perishing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on sidewall, no cords showing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise front bumper corroded not dangerous
advise nearside front hub back oil seal has slight leakage
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
halfshaft seal nearside rear slight leak
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Propshaft component defective
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
off side outriggers rusty and shailing
off side seat belt frayed
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F199 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 F199 TFA, 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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F199 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.
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