MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear A frame ball joint has play
Rear rear seats missing
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all rear seats removed
Central Rear A frame ball joint on rear axle has slight play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor pattern but visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported very close to spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint twisting when rocked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor pattern but visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported very close to spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint twisting when rocked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front n/s o/s hubs slight oil leak
Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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F962 NGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F962 NGS, 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 F962 NGS registered?
F962 NGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1989.
Is F962 NGS safe to buy?
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