MOT Status
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160,488 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (injector pump?) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger top side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger top side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
chassis condition
front floor condition and repairs
Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose not properly attached split pin missing (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
service brake soft
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
centre seat and seatbelt removed
service brake soft
slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
centre seat and seatbelt removed
service brake soft
slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal
front prop u/j worn
rear chassis corroded
steering box damp around seal
transmission brake drum slight float
x member by a frame mounts corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front prop u/j worn
rear chassis corroded
steering box damp around seal
transmission brake drum slight float
x member by a frame mounts corroded
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both headlights no pattern
rear chassis corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both headlights no pattern
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
light scratching on ns windscreen
play in steering joints
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
light scratching on ns windscreen
play in steering joints
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
handbrake travel nearly to stop
n/s/f brake pipe to caliper slightly kinked
play in front prop sliding joint
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
unable to see condition of front to rear brake pipe above chassis
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
handbrake travel nearly to stop
n/s/f brake pipe to caliper slightly kinked
play in front prop sliding joint
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
unable to see condition of front to rear brake pipe above chassis
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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G213 YWK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 G213 YWK, 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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G213 YWK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1989.
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