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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front hub seal has slight leak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch faulty Does not remain on when selected for right hand turns unless held. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan, in 3 places (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear both shock outer casing corroded
exhaust deteriorated
front floor corroded
os seat belt damaged
osf floor corroded
brake pipes corroded
exhaust deteriorated
rear chassis corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
brake pipes corroded
exhaust deteriorated
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
rear chassis corroded
seat belts slightly damaged
Front axle leaking
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Front axle leaking
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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G471 OAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 G471 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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G471 OAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.
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