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ExpiredMileage
129,608 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear tyres are starting to split
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
general underbody corrosion
slight leak from front swivels
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
both front swivels leaking
both front tyres cracking on tread
both rear doors inner rubber seal mount corroded
nearside rear crossmember slightly corroded
nearside rear door corroded on innerside
offside rear side step mounting rail corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
both front swivels leaking
both front tyres cracking on tread
both rear doors inner rubber seal mount corroded
nearside rear crossmember slightly corroded
nearside rear door corroded on innerside
offside rear side step mounting rail corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
foot brake travel slight high
front and rear tyres starting to perish
hand brake travel slightly high
head lamps on lower line
headlamp patterns poor
o/s headl;amp corroding
o/s rear door wont open
radiator in poor condition
side body and rear cross member rusted
slight damage to fron t seat belts
slight play in all wheel bearings
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
centre seat belt catch surround missing
front tyres starting to perish
radiator in poor condition
rear tyres starting to perish
unable to open o/s/r door
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
structure holding body to chassis corroded.just front of rear wheels
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G735 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 G735 MLG, 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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G735 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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