MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,140 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
play in rear prop shaft
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
play in rear prop shaft
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
o/s/r bump stop missing
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
steering box very oily
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
long travel on h/brake
steering box very oily
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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G281 OAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 G281 OAM, 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 G281 OAM registered?
G281 OAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1989.
Is G281 OAM safe to buy?
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