MOT Status
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around
Offside Rear diff seal has grease around
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around
Offside Rear diff seal has grease around
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around
Offside Rear diff seal has grease around
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective central held by wire (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around it
Nearside Rear shaft seal slight wet
Offside Rear diff seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective held by wire (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel pin has grease around it
Nearside Rear shaft seal slight wet
Offside Rear diff seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))
under side of vehicle slight corroded
both rear shaft seal areas damp
centre exhaust secured by wire
centre prop shaft joint has slight play
front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside front floor slightly corroded
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
slight oil leak
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
no bonnet stay on vehicle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))
no bonnet stay on vehicle
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside swivel seals leaking
Centre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside and nearside swivel seals leaking
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
offside and nearside outriggers corroded
rear prop shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
offside and nearside outriggers corroded
rear prop shaft universal joint worn
slight damage to ns and os seat belt webbing
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
slight damage to ns and os seat belt webbing
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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G141 VHY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 G141 VHY, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G141 VHY is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1990.
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