MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured at gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
steering damper missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
steering damper missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/s/f brake hose bracket slightly deteriorated.
N/s/r & n/s/f tyres slightly deteriorated.
O/s swivel hub leaking slightly
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking
Rear wiper deteriorated
Steering box area damp but no visible leaks evident.
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Both swivel hubs leaking
Brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated.
N/s.r & n/s/f tyres deteriorated cracked.
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking
Rear wiper deteriorated
Steering box area damp but no visible leaks evident.
Oil leak
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s and o/s headlights reflectors corroded but not effecting beam image
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
n/s and o/s headlights reflectors corroded but not effecting beam image
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
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G616 SES is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 G616 SES, 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 G616 SES registered?
G616 SES is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.
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