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109,071 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear tub support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front panard bush
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front panard bush
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering arm boot corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis weldd/corroded
play in o/s pannard bush
steering drop arm boot deteriated
swivel seals leaking and slight play
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis welded/corroded
play in o/s pannard bush
steering drop arm boot deteriated
swivel seals leaking
various oil leaks
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all tyres worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working o/s and n/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s pannard bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all tyres worn
rear axle seals leaking
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
no reverse light
speedo not working
Direction indicator not working all offside (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
no reverse light
speedo not working
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear prop uj worn
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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G128 VFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 G128 VFW, 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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G128 VFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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