MOT Status
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110,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tie rod mount corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering pump making a noise.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on axle fouling fuel tank. PRS (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
Windscreen wiper switch is faulty. Intermittent.
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users and other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering drop arm as marked. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radius arm mount area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
underside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / under seal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and blowing centre joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis , several places both inner and outer (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey sticks bushes (2.4.G.2)
underside including brake pipes etc have been covered with waxoyl / under seal
BOTH FRONT TURRETS RUSTING
FRONT BUMPER RUSTING
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front bumper rusting
offside front shocker turret rusting
offside rear chassis rusting
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear crossmember rusting
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion on rear chassis
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T198 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 T198 TBD, 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 T198 TBD registered?
T198 TBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T198 TBD safe to buy?
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