MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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breather pipe out ot rockercover
number 3 injector seat leaking
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
breather pipe out ot rockercover
number 3 injector seat leaking
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
washer switch broken does not switch it's self off
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
steering damper slight play in rubber bush..
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise on nearside front tyre cut on inside wall
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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F417 BFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 F417 BFL, 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 F417 BFL registered?
F417 BFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1989.
Is F417 BFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F417 BFL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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