MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
full beam tell-tale not working
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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G771 CFS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G771 CFS, 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 G771 CFS registered?
G771 CFS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.
Is G771 CFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for G771 CFS shows 6 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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