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Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle chassis x2 and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis rails corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
chassis rails corroded
offside front wheel bearing has play
oil leak
slight play steering arm ball joints
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded By servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white light showing (1.3.2e)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre wearing low on edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front tyre wearing low on edge
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside & nearside headlamp aims on low limit
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside & nearside headlamp aims on low limit
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear chassis silghtly corroded
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear crossmember starting to corrode
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leaks
rear crossmember starting to corrode
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
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F799 KTO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 F799 KTO, 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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F799 KTO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1989.
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