MOT Status
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156,125 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front nail in tyre
Offside Front corrosion in outrigger
vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection of certain components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Offside Front corrosion in outrigger
vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection of certain components
condition of both rear brake backplates
condition of offside rear shockabsorber
corrosion in brake pipe union into nearside rear caliper
possible leak from offside rear shockabsorber
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front when operated (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play in front of axle (2.2.B.1f)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
corrosion in brake pipe union into nearside rear caliper
possible leak from offside rear shockabsorber
all components waxoiled unable to carry out complete test of items
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all components waxoiled unable to carry out complete test of items
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
condition of offside rear brake backplate
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
condition of offside rear brake backplate
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes undersealed unable to make complete test
condition of drivers seatbelt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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M428 CFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 M428 CFE, 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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What year was M428 CFE registered?
M428 CFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M428 CFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for M428 CFE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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