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S826 HCG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,296 mi
Last recorded204,296 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 HCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 204,296 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 199,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various bits of corrosion on entire chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 192,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 185,683 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 185,683 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 175,587 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 164,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 164,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 144,768 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 144,762 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 138,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 136,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 122,494 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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S826 HCG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 S826 HCG, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S826 HCG registered?

S826 HCG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S826 HCG safe to buy?

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