MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underside has been covered in underseal
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
slight play in near side front hub joint
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all brake discs corroded
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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F418 BEW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 F418 BEW, 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 F418 BEW registered?
F418 BEW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1989.
Is F418 BEW safe to buy?
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