MOT Status
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232,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage Drop arm seal off box. (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle support (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage Drop arm seal off box. (2.1.5 (a))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
main light switch a bit stiff
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
main light switch a bit stiff
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front walking stick bushes worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger and o/s/rear chassis near shock mount (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger and o/s/rear chassis near shock mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
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G416 TGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 G416 TGS, 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 G416 TGS registered?
G416 TGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1989.
Is G416 TGS safe to buy?
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