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ExpiredMileage
152,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
battery tray corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
battery tray corroded
Battery tray corroded.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion in floor pan under drivers feet area. not within 30cm of major components.
Corrosion in nearside front outrigger.
Corrosion in offside door pillar.
Corrosion in offside front outrigger
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper rear shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Slight fluid leak from front hub.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Battery tray corroded.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Corrosion in floor pan under drivers feet area. not within 30cm of major components.
Corrosion in nearside front outrigger.
Corrosion in offside door pillar.
Corrosion in offside front outrigger
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper rear shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Slight fluid leak from front hub.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Battery tray corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on exhaust section between front pipe and centre silencer (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play joint nearside end of bar between steering box and nearside front hub (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear cut in inner and outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint rubber cover perished (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front slight fluid leak on offside front hub
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear corrosion starting on outrigger under vehicle
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
corrosion starting in floor panel under drivers feet, not within 30cm of major components
slight free play in rear prop shaft rear universal joint
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp switch faulty when operating main/dip beam switch lights do not always stay on (1.7.1)
Battery tray corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on exhaust section between front pipe and centre silencer (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play joint nearside end of bar between steering box and nearside front hub (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear cut in inner and outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint rubber cover perished (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front slight fluid leak on offside front hub
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear corrosion starting on outrigger under vehicle
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
corrosion starting in floor panel under drivers feet, not within 30cm of major components
slight free play in rear prop shaft rear universal joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play joint between steering box and nearside front hub (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play steering column lower universal joint (2.1.5)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights do not increase in intensity when brake pedal depressed (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play joint between steering box and nearside front hub (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Both rear tyres worn lumpy and uneven especially on inside edge of tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewalls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower universal joint on steering shaft between column and steering box (2.1.5)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewalls starting to perish (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion present in nearside rear chassis rail not within 30cm of a load bearing point.
front propshaft ,forward facing UJ coupling worn. strongly recommend replacement.
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
corrosion present in nearside rear chassis rail not within 30cm of a load bearing point.
front propshaft ,forward facing UJ coupling worn. strongly recommend replacement.
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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G70 PMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 G70 PMV, 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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G70 PMV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1989.
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