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T264 SFG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT264 SFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,141 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 97,135 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,373 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,677 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 64,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all brake pads getting low

Pass 25 May 2007 56,850 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 56,850 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,532 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T264 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T264 SFG, 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 T264 SFG registered?

T264 SFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T264 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T264 SFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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