MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,184 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/f steering ball joint has slight movement
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
transmission brake
Nearside Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
transmission brake
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G657 XTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G657 XTC, 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 G657 XTC registered?
G657 XTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G657 XTC safe to buy?
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