MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all tyres are perished
power steering pipes are corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR 30CM FROM BODY MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down centre joint bolts loose (2.2.2 (a))
nearside front tyre sidewall perished
Nearside Front brake back plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various floor supports corroded
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play at drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at rear of front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake back plate missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various floor supports corroded
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear prop (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
offside and nearside doors in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
offside and nearside doors in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust section poor
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G490 HHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 G490 HHB, 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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G490 HHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.
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