MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front windscreen has a stone chip outside swept area
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
chassis generally corroded
Front windscreen has a stone chip outside swept area
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
chassis generally corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease inner face (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/ body mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/body mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/body mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside wing mirror lens cracked
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
fuel tank damp. no visible leaks at time of test
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F879 WCS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F879 WCS, 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 F879 WCS registered?
F879 WCS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1989.
Is F879 WCS safe to buy?
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