MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes corroding front and rear
front and rear springs corroding
front and rear suspension corroding
offside front tyre wearing low on 2'7 mm
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R108 MFE is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 R108 MFE, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R108 MFE?
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What year was R108 MFE registered?
R108 MFE is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R108 MFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R108 MFE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R108 MFE have outstanding finance?
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