MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front doors dropping
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
both front doors dropping
engine wont idle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Chassis badly rusted in places
O/s/f metal brake pipe rusted
O/s/f seatbelt webbing frayed
Rear metal brake pipe rusted across rear axle
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Chassis badly rusted
O/s/f metal brake pipe rusted
O/s/f seatbelt webbing frayed
Rear metal brake pipe rusted across rear axle
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
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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G701 RFV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 G701 RFV, 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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How do I check the history of G701 RFV?
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What year was G701 RFV registered?
G701 RFV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G701 RFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G701 RFV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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