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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides, radus arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radus arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radus arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and side repeater (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A frame mounting on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))
All tyres perished
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
All tyres perished
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bulkhead corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting point.
front propshaft, front UJ has play
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure both rear bolts loose (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bulkhead corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting point.
front propshaft, front UJ has play
Front prop front UJ has play
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust mounting broken but is adequately supported
Front prop front UJ has play
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Bulkhead corroded but within 30cm of pedal box
Front propshaft UJ worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Bulkhead corroded but within 30cm of pedal box
Front propshaft UJ worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear diff pinnion bearing loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake discs slightly worn
os A post corroded
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake discs slightly worn
nsf hub seal leaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nsf hub seal leaking
nearside front brake pipe starting to rust
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
nearside front brake pipe starting to rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
REAR TOW BAR MOUNTING AREA RUSTY. TOW BAR MUST NOT BE USED.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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G694 YRL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 G694 YRL, 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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G694 YRL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.
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