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R826 NHY

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 NHY
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 86,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all tyres cut in tread

Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,393 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 76,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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R826 NHY is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R826 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was R826 NHY registered?

R826 NHY is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R826 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 NHY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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