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T822 CFG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

226,292 mi
Last recorded226,292 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT822 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 226,292 miles

slight play in osf wheel

Fail 3 Feb 2011 226,292 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 217,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 216,717 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 199,361 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 199,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 188,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 176,584 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 176,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slight damage

passenger door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2005 162,061 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 161,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front and rear wheel bearings have slight play.

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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T822 CFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T822 CFG, 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 T822 CFG registered?

T822 CFG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T822 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T822 CFG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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