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Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Off resi (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Swivel housing sealant seeping
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD unit incorrect kick off (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By position light (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure senser (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Arm under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak from transfer box
Fluid leaks from gearbox
Fluid leaks from power steering box
Offside Front Hub seal leaking
Play in steering
Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box to reservoir (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
dampness around steering system
rear crossmember corroded
slight movement both front hub bearings
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
gearbox damp
slight underside corrosion
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
gearbox damp
slight underside corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
free play ing steering
steering damper bushes worn
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
free play ing steering
steering damper bushes worn
both rear chassis rails and rear crossmember corroded
freeplay in steering
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r chassis corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r chassis corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both front seat belts have slight damage
offside front hub seal damp
slight play in both rear bearings
steering box damp
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front seat belts have slight damage
offside front hub seal damp
slight play in both rear bearings
steering box damp
slight fluid leak at steering box
some play in steering box
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
slight fluid leak at steering box
some play in steering box
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
rear cross member corroded
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B216 MGW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B216 MGW, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B216 MGW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.
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