MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken front pipe rubbing on sump (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust hitting gearbox
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion on chassis
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules & retaining bracket corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
heavy rust coating in general under vehicle
general rust all over underneath --- not excessive
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Water pump leaking.
Rust forming close to tow bar fixing. Not yet penetrated.
Some rust on brake pipe along top of offside chassis rail.
clean off and paint / waxoil chassis
clean off and waxoil all brake pipes
clean up rear brakes/discs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T197 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 T197 CFO, 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.
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What year was T197 CFO registered?
T197 CFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1999.
Is T197 CFO safe to buy?
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