MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
o/s/f floor holed
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
o/s/f floor holed
Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
steering damper bush worn
Steering damper bush worn.
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
play in steering damper bush
two bolts missing on offside rear driveshaft
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet will not secure shut.
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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F996 SPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 F996 SPV, 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 F996 SPV registered?
F996 SPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1989.
Is F996 SPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F996 SPV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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