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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering Operation Slightly Tight
Central Front Steering component casing not properly attached Bush to Chassis (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main Beam Illuminating at the same time (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main Beam Illuminating at the Same Time (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering Operation Slightly Tight
Front Steering Operation Slightly Stiff
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Soft Due to Oil Contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Spring Bump Stop Rubber/Bracket Insecure
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Inside Spring Mounting Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis & Rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering Operation Slightly Stiff
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Soft Due to Oil Contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Spring Bump Stop Rubber/Bracket Insecure
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Inside Spring Mounting Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis & Rear Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring to Chassis Bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering Slightly Stiff
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bracket at chassis joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to s/absorber (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre Wall Perished and Cracked
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on Centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor Well (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Front of (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to s/absorber (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre Wall Perished and Cracked
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on Centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake Back Plate corroded
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake Back Plate Missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front of (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake performance not tested overheating (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested overheating (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to hose bracket (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake Back Plate corroded
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre Perished
Offside Front Brake Back Plate Missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front of (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Hub Seal shows signs of leaking oil from axle
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre wall perished
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
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)
Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Hub Seal shows signs of leaking oil from axle
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre wall perished
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
o/s rear hub seal leaking
o/s rear tyre wall perished
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
o/s rear tyre wall perished
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
o/s rear tyre wall perished
Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing thin
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s front brake brake back plate corroded
o/s front brake back plate corroded
o/s rear tyre wall perished
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake Pedal Rubber Wearing thin
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s front brake brake back plate corroded
o/s front brake back plate corroded
o/s rear tyre wall perished
Brake Pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
front propshaft universal joint slightly worn
n/s outer sill corroded (not in prescribed area)
o/s outer sill corroded (not in prescribed area)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Brake Pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front propshaft universal joint slightly worn
n/s outer sill corroded (not in prescribed area)
o/s outer sill corroded (not in prescribed area)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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F961 SHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 F961 SHP, 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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F961 SHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.
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