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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak s box ()
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak s box ()
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak s box ()
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak s box ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 chips in windscreen
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r reflector damaged
rear wiper blade split
slight corrosion on chassis
slight corrosion on coil springs
slight corrosion on front bumper rear one not fitted
tow bar removed + electrical socket loose
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
2 chips in windscreen
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r reflector damaged
rear wiper blade split
slight corrosion on chassis
slight corrosion on coil springs
slight corrosion on front bumper rear one not fitted
tow bar removed + electrical socket loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear chassis crossmember rusty
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear chassis crossmember rusty
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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M130 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M130 SFS, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M130 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1994.
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