MOT Status
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11,079 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G158 VNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 VNR, 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 VNR registered?
G158 VNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.
Is G158 VNR safe to buy?
The MOT history for G158 VNR shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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