MOT Status
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248,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various surface corrosion
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
under side of battery box has rusted through
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
under side of battery box has rusted through
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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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G38 OTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 G38 OTA, 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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How do I check the history of G38 OTA?
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What year was G38 OTA registered?
G38 OTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G38 OTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G38 OTA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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