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T214 MCA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 MCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 126,210 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 126,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 122,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 118,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 118,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,335 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 114,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 105,232 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 105,229 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 100,344 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight leakage from steering box

Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,438 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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T214 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T214 MCA, 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 T214 MCA registered?

T214 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T214 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T214 MCA shows 12 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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