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Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked, rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked, rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light audible only (4.9.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked, rear starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front floor (footwell) corroded
fuel cap seal starting to crack
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seatbelts slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks engine cam cover, sump, gearbox, power steering areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
front axle getting corroded
reverse lamp not working
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to Y piece joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced central (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to Y piece joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced central (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside gearbox mounting nut loose
Offside small hole next to body mount (centre)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
steering box bolt lock tabs not fully locked/not locked
Brake performance unable to be tested unable to drive due to dangerous items, vehicle configuration requires decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected next to lower steering column (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Towbar attachment defective 1x bolt missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks next to lower steering column (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts next to lower steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to Y piece joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced central (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to Y piece joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Inner Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced central (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside gearbox mounting nut loose
Offside small hole next to body mount (centre)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
steering box bolt lock tabs not fully locked/not locked
Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis corroded in many places
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis corroded in many places
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis is corroded in many places
front axle is corroded
oil leaks
reverse light inoperative
rust holes in both front floor sections
steering feels slightly stiff
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis is corroded in many places
front axle is corroded
oil leaks
reverse light inoperative
rust holes in both front floor sections
steering feels slightly stiff
Central small stone chip on windscreen
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and offside front joints (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front slight oil loss steering swivel hub
slight oil loss on engine and gearbox
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear side light (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Central small stone chip on windscreen
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and offside front joints (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front slight oil loss steering swivel hub
slight oil loss on engine and gearbox
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Trailer socket not connected
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended not connected (1.9.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front small hole outer rigger
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front small hole outer rigger
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery box holed due to corrosion
Both front coil springs are corroded
Both rear coil springs are corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank is heavily corroded
O/s/f chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear crossmember corroded by tow bar
Vehicle is corroded in many places
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
battery box holed due to corrosion
fuel tank heavily corroded
offside front chassis outrigger corroded
rear crossmember corroded by tow bar
vehicle corroded in many places
drop arm ball joint has fallen apart, vehicle is very dangerous to drive in this condition
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all steel pipes underside of vehicle showing rust
stone chips in front windscreen
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all steel pipes underside of vehicle showing rust
stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front radius arm bushes are going soft
nearside front brake flexi hose is twisted but not fouling
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
rear tie bar bushes are in poor condition
slight exhaust blow on both sides of engine downpipe areas
smell of fuel around vehicle, no leaks found?
strongly advise, oil or grease coming out of nearside rear outer hub flange area
strongly advise, play in steering box area
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front radius arm bushes are going soft
nearside front brake flexi hose is twisted but not fouling
park brake lever "bounces" off its stop, park brake warning light on dash is inoperative
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
rear tie bar bushes are in poor condition
slight exhaust blow on both sides of engine downpipe areas
smell of fuel around vehicle, no leaks found?
strongly advise, oil or grease coming out of nearside rear outer hub flange area
strongly advise, play in steering box area
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G389 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 G389 VHU, 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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G389 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 1989.
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