MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
see original advise sheet no. 341312216388 that still applies
some steering free play at steering wheel and on limits
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
damage to nearside windscreen in remainder of swept area
general corrosion to rear chassis and crossmembers-various
nearside front brake pipe corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on limits
offside rear brake pipe corroded and on limits
offside rear shock absorber deteriorated
offside track rod end slight play
rear exhaust system deteriorated
steering box drop arm joint some play and on limits
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion generally to vehicle underbody and chassis
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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IJI 4799 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 IJI 4799, 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 41 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 IJI 4799 registered?
IJI 4799 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is IJI 4799 safe to buy?
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