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9992 RF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

219,334 mi
Last recorded219,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9992 RF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 219,334 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 219,330 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake disc contaminated , decel required (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 216,530 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 213,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 210,732 miles

advise free play to offside and nearside bearing hubs

advise routing of offside and nearside front brake pipes borderline

Pass 15 Jul 2019 206,949 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 206,948 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2011 199,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak front hub seals

Pass 18 Mar 2010 191,459 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 18 Mar 2009 184,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 178,173 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 168,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 159,897 miles

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

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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9992 RF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 9992 RF, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 9992 RF registered?

9992 RF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 9992 RF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9992 RF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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