MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G561 VFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 G561 VFK, 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 G561 VFK registered?
G561 VFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G561 VFK safe to buy?
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