MOT Status
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128,609 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Hub seal damp
Offside Front Hub Seal damp
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front hub seal damp
Offside Front hub seal damp
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember by towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper mount worn
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak from seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicle and components have general corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper mount worn
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight fluid leak from seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle and components have general corrosion
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B6 GRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 B6 GRN, 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 B6 GRN registered?
B6 GRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.
Is B6 GRN safe to buy?
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