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Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail(x2) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
some corrosion in places under vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear shocker bushes worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front to rear brake pipe coated in under seal
Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front to rear brake pipe coated in under seal
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake pedal rubber worn
o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans corroded
rear body mounts corroded
rear cross member badly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake pedal rubber worn
damp around steering box
play in rear prop uj
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r body mount corroded
brake pedal rubber worn
nsr chassis at rear crossmember corroded
osf chassis corroded
osr body mount corroded
steering box damp
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Inner Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
nearside front floor corrotion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear floor supports on chassis badly corroded/missing
general corrosion to n/s/r chassis leg at rear and rear crossmember
play in o/s/f panhard rod bush
poor brake pedal feel
steering wheel in poor condition, advise replace
surface corrosion to brake discs
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
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G774 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 G774 MEC, 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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G774 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.
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