MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear chassis (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis corroded at rear anti roll bar mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front and both rear chassis areas heavily corroded and cracked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear crossmember excessively cracked and corroded at o/s/r upper rear axle support arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear chassis areas (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Chassis and underside heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Unable to check brake pipes properly due to thick underseal
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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FIL 9291 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 FIL 9291, 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 FIL 9291 registered?
FIL 9291 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is FIL 9291 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIL 9291 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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