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Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play From drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Axle insecure To body (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both rear sides lights discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
chassis has been welded heavily
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underside heavily covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
o/s/f outrigger corroded
Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
o/s/f outrigger corroded
Oil leak
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
centre cross tube cracked at nearside end
slight corrosion of offside front outrigger
slight damage to both front seat belts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filler pipe has small hole in it
nearside front hub seal leaking
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN AND MARKED ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight visual smoking on tickover
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front/registration/plate/slight/damage
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G235 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 G235 BEJ, 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 G235 BEJ registered?
G235 BEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G235 BEJ safe to buy?
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