MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,776 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak bottom water pump hose ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *** (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and transfer box slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outriggers corroded both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Out rigger corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Out rigger corroded
Direction indicator not working possible earth fault ? n/s indicator interfering with o/s indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel oil contamination in drum (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Both front hubs leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion, not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear axle leaking oil into brake drum
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Front Both front hubs leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Front Both front hubs leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across rear axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub
Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across rear axle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis has surface corroision
slight weeping from n/s/f hub assembly
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F429 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 F429 FGK, 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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F429 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1989.
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