MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Battery tray corroded
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Corroded offside door
Slight leak on fuel pump
Slight leak on power steering pump
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel pump slightly damp but not leaking
slight brake pedal travel but not excessive
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel pump slightly damp but not leaking
slight brake pedal travel but not excessive
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate
slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate
slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front no plate crackted
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
radiator leaking
rear cross member corroded outside prescibed area
slight leak from power steering pump
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F829 NGM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 F829 NGM, 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 F829 NGM registered?
F829 NGM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.
Is F829 NGM safe to buy?
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