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surface corrossion to all underside of vehicle
Front both swivel balls leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion throughout
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all vehicle heavily under sealed
both swivel balls leaking
corrosion around n/s body mounts
corrosion out through out vehicle
o/s seat tub slight corrosion
both front swivels balls leaking
both seat tubs slight corrosion
slight gearbox leak
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both innerwings (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
all chassis corrosion and suspension mounts
both diff seals leaking but not going onto discs
both seat tub slight corrosion
corrosion behind bulk head
gear box leak
light cluster loose
both swivel balls leaking
slight corrosion on inside of both doors, seat tubs
slight corrosion to all chassis
slight corrosion to all suspension components
slight oil leak form gearbox
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, chalked yellow in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both swivel balls leaking
slight corrosion on inside of both doors, seat tubs
slight corrosion to all chassis
slight corrosion to all suspension components
slight oil leak form gearbox
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front swivel balls leaking
slight corrosion behind front wheel offside
both blades detertiorating
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front swivels leaking slightly
slight play offside front swivel
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both swivel joints leaking slightly
slight play in offside swivel ball
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front swivels leaking slightly
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front swivels leaking slightly
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake pipes corroded
all outriggers corroded rear x member corroded
allchassis railscorroded
exaust corroded
head light lenses faded
o/s seat beltfrayed
all brake pipes corroded
all outriggers corroded rear x member corroded
allchassis railscorroded
exaust corroded
head light lenses faded
o/s seat beltfrayed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all brake pipescorroded
all chassis rails corroded
front head lights faded
front prop worn
n/sdoor mirror cracked
seat belts frayed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all brake pipescorroded
all chassis rails corroded
front head lights faded
front prop worn
n/sdoor mirror cracked
seat belts frayed
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
smell of diesel
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
smell of diesel
rear hub appears to have a slight oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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F387 HWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 F387 HWB, 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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F387 HWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1989.
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