MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,501 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections around body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis has also been painted/undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured and incorrectly displayed (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections around body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis has also been painted/undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
adv o slight wetness on near side rear brake backe plate
adv on engin oil leak
adv on oil leak at rear axel diff
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
adv on engin oil leak
adv on front and raer axels leaking oil from pinon oil seals
adv on off side rear surspension buffer mising
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
adv on engine oil leak
adv on front axle pinon oil seal leaking
adv on off side rear surspension buffer missing
adv on rear axle pinon oil seal leaking
steering very stiff
very muddy underneath
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G435 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G435 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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What year was G435 BEL registered?
G435 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.
Is G435 BEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G435 BEL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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