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Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake pedal spongey
front hub oil seals leaking
oil leak front diff
oil leak rear diff
oil leak transfer box
slight movement both front king pins
slight movement both front wheel bearings
slight movement steering box
Brake pedal pivot spongy
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal pivot spongy
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot high/loose
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
long foot brake travel
steering box damp
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
long foot brake travel
steering box damp
exhaust blow just a pass
main beam tele tale dim
slight leak from steering box
offside front caliper brake pipe slightly pitted
slight oil weep from steering box
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Over axle/diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Chassis covered in mud
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension components slightly corroded
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tested when wet
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis corroded in various places unable to fully assess due to paint undersill coating
front floors / sills corroded
nearside and offside rear spring mounts heavily corroded
nearside front suspension mount corroded
rear body mounts heavily corroded
steering box damp with oil
underbody components coated in undersill /paint unable to fully assess all components
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
chassis corroded in various places unable to fully assess due to paint undersill coating
front floors / sills corroded
nearside and offside rear spring mounts heavily corroded
nearside front suspension mount corroded
offside and nearside front brake pipes heavily corroded but unable to fully assess
rear body mounts heavily corroded
underbody components coated in undersill /paint unable to fully assess all components
Long travel to footbrake
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside door (5.2.6)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering drop-arm loose on splines (2.2.B.1h)
Towbar component insecure Offside brace to chassis missing (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis to crossmember (6.6.6)
Alternator belt adrift
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear exhaust mounting missing
Rear floor crossmember badly corroded
Steering component deformed but serviceable Drag link bent (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Inner Statutory seat belt missing centre (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D- bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear chassis outriggers rusted, Underside of vehicle rusty.
Rear tyre treads cracking. o/s/f tyre tread cracking.
brake pedal spongy
Long travel to footbrake
OSF tyre heavily perished
Rear body crossmember corroded under floorpan
Steering drag link bent
Body has a projection caused by damage OSR lamp lenses broken (6.1.C.1)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated NSF and OSF (3.6.B.4d)
Electrical wiring insecure Towbar electrics (1.9.2a)
Fuel hose insecure Along offside chassis (7.2.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Steering column universal joint insecure Lower U/J loose on splines (2.1.5)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OSR chassis inside anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Non continuous welding repair, rear chassis to crossmember both sides (6.6.6)
OSF tyre heavily perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear body crossmember corroded under floorpan
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering drag link bent
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Lower Steering column repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear body support beam (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering retaining device insecure steering box drop arm nut retainer (2.2.C.1g)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front hub seals slight leaking
Front steering damper bush have slight play
fuel filler not used at rear
steering box wet with oil
chassis rusting.
springs rusting
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
chassis rusting.
springs rusting
BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERRISHING.
CHASSIS RUSTING.
FRONT BRAKEPIPES RUSTING.
OIL LEAK.
REAR ANTIROLLBAR DROPLINKS HAVE PLAY
WATER LEAK
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal spongey
corrosion to both chassis rail's & out rigger's & cross member
offside rear tyre pershing & cracking
slight iregular movement to offside drom arm ball joint
slight play to nearside front tractor unit
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal spongey
corrosion to both chassis rail's & out rigger's & cross member
offside rear tyre pershing & cracking
slight iregular movement to offside drom arm ball joint
slight play to nearside front tractor unit
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S & N/S/F outer tractor joints leaking
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S & N/S/F outer tractor joints leaking
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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G163 NWR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 G163 NWR, 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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G163 NWR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1990.
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