MOT Status
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315,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door lower hinge area pillar holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
slight corrosion at crossmember bellow gearbox
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake slight sticking
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s wiper worn
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front b/discs worn
o/s/f caliper slight sticking
oil leak at steering pump
signs of slight leakage at injection pump
steering damper bush worn
wipers parking slightly high
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A318 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 A318 SST, 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 37 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 A318 SST registered?
A318 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1989.
Is A318 SST safe to buy?
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