MOT Status
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174,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Fluid misting around back plate (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Front both front swivel housing seals slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear diff leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion to body
General corrosion to chassis & suspension components
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm/spanner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel hub slight leak
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm/spanner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower door corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower door corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower door corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower door corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' Frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' Frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside driver step broken
oil leak
rust on both front door hinges
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s rear exhaust mounting braking away
rust on both front door hinges
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F616 MVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 F616 MVR, 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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F616 MVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.
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