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57,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General corrosion
Nearside Front Swivel gaiter slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front footwells (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear bump stops are missing
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative tell tale (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
both rear bump stops are missing
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis has insufficient weld on previous repair (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
brake pipes greased
rear crossmember corroded
brake pipes greased unable to so any corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake pipes greased unable to so any corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G421 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 G421 BEL, 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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G421 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.
Is G421 BEL safe to buy?
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