MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,908 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake pedal spongy
plastic covers fitted/ undertrays
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
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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F656 HCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 F656 HCA, 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 F656 HCA registered?
F656 HCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1989.
Is F656 HCA safe to buy?
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