MOT Status
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175,762 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger/ body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Power steering component leaking steering damper (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
fuel tank corroded
Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
fuel tank corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
oil rear back plates
tyres perishing
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering lock stop missing o/s & n/s (2.2.D.2c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
oil rear back plates
tyres perishing
Front Brake hose leaking o/s & n/s (3.6.A.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s & n/s (2.7.3)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3e)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
oil on rear backplates
tyres perishing
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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F470 MTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F470 MTS, 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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F470 MTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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