MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,318 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under sealed
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside 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)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front hubs oil leak / front discs covers worn/ drop arm / bonnet cable / vehicle showing signs of corrision
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
diff pinion oil leak
rear tyres low
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet stay broken
calipers scized....
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
chassis has had exstensive welding carried out,including engine,gearbox & exhaust mounts
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F980 JRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 F980 JRC, 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 F980 JRC registered?
F980 JRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.
Is F980 JRC safe to buy?
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