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87,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Centre diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Centre diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected Air bar fowling on chassis leg (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column modified such that the steering is adversely affected fowling on inner inner wheel arch (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot well area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both brake pipes corroded connected to brake fluid reservoir
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes connected to brake fluid reservoir (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main structural chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main structural chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F492 CWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 F492 CWW, 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 F492 CWW registered?
F492 CWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1989.
Is F492 CWW safe to buy?
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