MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,003 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under bonnet arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under vehicle corrosion
all tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in steering damper rubber bush
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in steering damper rubber bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F246 HKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 F246 HKJ, 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 F246 HKJ registered?
F246 HKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1989.
Is F246 HKJ safe to buy?
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