MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,418 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advisory*** (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advisory*** (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front dip beams stay on
due to winch modifacation vecheile fitted with a smaller than standard reg plate
front windscreen washer us but screen is of a fold down type
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G648 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 G648 RNC, 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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G648 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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