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Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all four coil springs are corroded
all four tyres are cracking
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all four coil springs are corroded
all four tyres are cracking
oil leak
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger/rail joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seatbelt retracts slowly
Nearside Front sphere leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Nearside steering damper rubber bush worn
Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring grommet and wiring loom outer sheath melted (4.11 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front sphere leaking
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner door shut corroded (holed)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear both bump stops partially insecure
Rear chassis cross member heavily corroded with multiple holes present
chassis heavily corroded in multiple areas
hissing noise from engine
parking brake warning light not illuminating
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember
all four tyres are cracking
both front coil springs are corroded
both front seat belts slow to retract
both rear chassis legs are very corroded
chassis is getting rusty in many places
nearside rear bump stop is insecure
slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember
all four tyres are cracking
both front coil springs are corroded
both front seat belts slow to retract
both rear chassis legs are very corroded
chassis is getting rusty in many places
nearside rear bump stop is insecure
slight play in the offside rear wheel bearing
both front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.6.6)
all four tyres are cracking
chassis is getting rusty in many places
oil leaks from Front Differential, Engine, Gear box, Transfer box and Rear Differential
Front both spheres seeping oil
Front both tyres cracking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front inner sidewall has a large deep cut
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.6.6)
Rear both tyres cracking
Rear exhaust corroded
both front seat belts slow to retract
oil leaks from Front Differential, Engine, Gear box, Transfer box and Rear Differential
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y piece to manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y piece to manifold (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Front both spheres seeping oil
Front both tyres cracking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear seat belt not fitted at time of test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front inner sidewall has a large deep cut
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.6.6)
Rear both tyres cracking
Rear exhaust corroded
both front seat belts slow to retract
oil leaks from Front Differential, Engine, Gear box, Transfer box and Rear Differential
All four tyres are cracking
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear cross member is corroded
Rust in rear of chassis legs
Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
All four tyres are cracking
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear cross member is corroded
Rust in rear of chassis legs
Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside 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)
Oil leak
all four tyres are cracking
parking brake is poor
rear cross member is very corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all four tyres are cracking
parking brake is poor
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside 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)
Oil leak
rear cross member is very corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear chassis crossmember heavily corroded
vehicle corroded in many places
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear chassis crossmember heavily corroded
vehicle corroded in many places
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak from both axle spheres
oil leak from steering box
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak from both axle spheres
oil leak from steering box
rear crossmember corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rust hole in the offside rear of chassis
slight play in the offside rear,offside front,nearside front wheel bearings.
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rust hole in the offside rear of chassis
slight play in the offside rear,offside front,nearside front wheel bearings.
n/s/r bump stop loose
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front number plate in poor condition
n/s/r bump stop loose
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r bump stop loose
slight play in drop arm ball joint
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/r bump stop loose
slight play in drop arm ball joint
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in rear propshaft universal joints
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FNG 45Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,950cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 FNG 45Y, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FNG 45Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1983.
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