MOT Status
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113,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f body mount has corrosion
rear chassis near rr step has slight rust
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f body mount has corrosion
rear chassis near rr step has slight rust
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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G158 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 G158 HEG, 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 G158 HEG registered?
G158 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1989.
Is G158 HEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for G158 HEG shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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