MOT Status
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59,096 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bonnet stay cable tied to bonnet
offside dip beam image poor
slight dampness steerng box top
steering damper casing corroded
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
UNDERSIDE OF VEICHLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED SEEM OK AT TIME OF TEST
Oil leak
UNDERSIDE OF VEICHLE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED SEEM OK AT TIME OF TEST
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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F981 SFS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 F981 SFS, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F981 SFS?
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What year was F981 SFS registered?
F981 SFS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.
Is F981 SFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for F981 SFS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F981 SFS have outstanding finance?
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