MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nsf hub seal leaking
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G697 VMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G697 VMO, 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 G697 VMO registered?
G697 VMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G697 VMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for G697 VMO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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