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123,148 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at engine (8.2.2.1 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Slight play evident steering damper bushing not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion on side of canopy no sharp edge to other road users
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Slight play evident steering damper bushing not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion on side of canopy no sharp edge to other road users
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure clamp at mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both lights corroded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened mounting at axle holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure mounting clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel insecure and rear wing extensions insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel insecure wing extensions insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
oil leak filter area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak filter area
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury various around bulk head - chalk marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced outrigger mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
both rear brake drums corroded
front bulkhead corroded but not excessively
nearside front outrigger mounting slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake effort low for footbrake could be better
rear axle stabilizer gaitor burst
small hole n/slower bukhead floor panel and small holes elsewhere on edges
Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake effort low for footbrake could be better
rear axle stabilizer gaitor burst
small hole n/slower bukhead floor panel and small holes elsewhere on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion on top and bottom of bulkhead
corrosion on various door frames
rear diff cover heavily corroded
slight oil leak n/s/f swivel housing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear clamps excessively corroded (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight dampness around power steering
slight wear in rear a frame damper unit
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
dampness around steering pump
o/s/r wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding
rear floor panels holedo/s/r and n/s/r
wear in rear a frame damper unit
o/s headlamp reflector corroded
oil leak at swivel housings
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
o/s headlamp reflector corroded
oil leak at swivel housings
travel on brake pedal brakes may require adjustment
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
possib le drop arm loose
grinder cuts in chassis by g/box x member
x member bolts missing behind battery box
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
grinder cuts in chassis by g/box x member
x member bolts missing behind battery box
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear bump stops missing
clutch pedal anti slip holed
excess corrosion on both chassis rails as described above
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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F840 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 F840 NSP, 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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F840 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1989.
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