MOT Status
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142,972 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear ball joint dust cover
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight play and excessive oil leak (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight play and excessive oil leak (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G163 NEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 G163 NEG, 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 G163 NEG registered?
G163 NEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1989.
Is G163 NEG safe to buy?
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