MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s front out rigger has been repaired
severl parts of chassis rusty but not holed
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s front out rigger has been repaired
severl parts of chassis rusty but not holed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges
n/s rear chassis leg and rear crossmember corroded not in prescribed area
nearside floor corroded
o/s and n/s rear body mountings corroded
o/s front seat belt webbing frayed
oil leak from n/s front swivel housing
oil weep from power steering hose near radiator
oil weep from steering box
play in n/s front axle tie bar forward bushes
play in n/s rear axle tie bar rear bush
play in n/s rear track rod end
rear axle metal brake pipe corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G395 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G395 MRH, 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 G395 MRH registered?
G395 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.
Is G395 MRH safe to buy?
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