MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear chassis corroading
rear exhaust deteriated
steering wheel deteriated
towbar not fitted at time of test
wipers deteriated
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r light lens cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
front bumper rusting
vehicle underside excessively dirty making inspection difficult
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s mirror cracked
n/s/f tyre close to wear limit
n/s/r back plate damp
passenger door upper pin fallen out
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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G235 SPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G235 SPN, 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 SPN registered?
G235 SPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1989.
Is G235 SPN safe to buy?
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