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Nearside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking
Offside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Swivel Joints Slight Leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both Side Indicator Repeaters Wrong Colour
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both Side Indicator Repeaters Wrong Colour
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking slightly
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hub oil seal leaking slightly
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak on offside rear hub
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear hub oil seals leaking on to wheels
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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NIW 968 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 NIW 968, 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 40 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 NIW 968 registered?
NIW 968 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1986.
Is NIW 968 safe to buy?
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