MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,532 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all four leaf springs are rusty
advisory perivous test no492821259422
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both head light patterns slightly poor
chip to screen
corrosion to chassis in various places by mounting points
dampness to front alxe outer bearing joint
hazard lights flashing quicker then indicators
n/s wiper smeary
slight damage to both front brake drum outer lips
various repairs to chassis by mounting points
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Steering box has slight fluid leak.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Steering box has slight fluid leak.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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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HOM 988W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 HOM 988W, 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 46 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 HOM 988W registered?
HOM 988W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1980.
Is HOM 988W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HOM 988W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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