MOT Status
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66,267 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint on A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on A frame above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
engine oil leak
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Both headlamps deteriorated, beam pattern still visible
Nearside seat-belt slightly frayed, not causing obstruction
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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G242 TFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 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 G242 TFW, 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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G242 TFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G242 TFW safe to buy?
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