MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front swivel joint housing leaking oil
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 'a' frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 'a' frame (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak from rear of engine area
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure retaining nut loose (2.7.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front swivel joint housing leaking oil
Offside wiper split but still clears windscreen
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 'a' frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 'a' frame (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak from rear of engine area
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
advise both front seat bases in poor condition
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F986 CAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F986 CAW, 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 F986 CAW registered?
F986 CAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.
Is F986 CAW safe to buy?
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