MOT Status
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61,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all four hub seals weeping
exhaust corroded
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all four hub seals weeping
exhaust corroded
BOTH REAR HUB SEALS WEEPING
SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING BOX
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all hub seals leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all hub seals leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all hub seals weeping
exhaust corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
exhaust corroded
front hub seals weeping
steering box leaking
exhaust rusty
grease cap missing from o/s/f hud
n/s/r shocker bush bracket cracked
oil leaks
rear exhaust box rubbing chassis
steering box weeping
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust rusty
grease cap missing from o/s/f hud
n/s/r shocker bush bracket cracked
oil leaks
rear exhaust box rubbing chassis
steering box weeping
Offside Front hub seal weeping slightly
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
all tyres perished
seat belts in poor condition
slight oil weep
oil leaks
seat belts in poor condition
steering box weeping
indicator lenses fading
oil leaks
rear shocker bushes worn
seat belts in very poor condition
steering box weeping
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All metal brake pipes have been covered in paint
Damp around both sides front axle swivel balls
Damp around steering box
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pitting to front brake disc's
n/s/f tractor joint starting to leak
n/s/r tyre cracked sidewalls and tread and split
steering box leaking quite heavy
steering noisy poss low fluid?
tempoarary repair to centre silencer
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tractor joint starting to leak
n/s/r tyre cracked sidewalls and tread and split
steering box leaking quite heavy
steering noisy poss low fluid?
tempoarary repair to centre silencer
some perish cracks in the n/s/r tyre.
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/r tyre perished
small leak from steering box
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G470 OAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 G470 OAA, 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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G470 OAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.
Is G470 OAA safe to buy?
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