MOT Status
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185,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
o/s and n/s chassis corroded front and rear
Offside front floor corroded within 30cms of body mount, no cumulative effect.
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear bump stop rubbers missing. †Brake pipes corroded. †Brake pedal low. †Main exhaust silencer starting to blow.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F774 KAU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 F774 KAU, 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 F774 KAU registered?
F774 KAU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1989.
Is F774 KAU safe to buy?
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