MOT Status
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99,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim on one side (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by position lamp illumination (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Need to wiggle switch in order for lights too illuminate (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
The rear body has no wheel arches in its construction.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
The rear body has no wheel arches in its construction.
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rell housing bolts loose or missing.engine oil leaks
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G618 ARL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,465cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G618 ARL, 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 G618 ARL registered?
G618 ARL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1989.
Is G618 ARL safe to buy?
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