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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
park brake travel high
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear metal brake pipe insecure to chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))
park brake lever high
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring rubbing on park brake drum (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear anti roll bar both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear metal brake pipe insecure to chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shock bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))
park brake lever high
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front disc pads worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front fog lamps not checked (switch not found)
rear compartment floor offside rear corner damaged (holed)
reverse lamp not working
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front fog lamps not checked (switch not found)
rear compartment floor offside rear corner damaged (holed)
reverse lamp not working
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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G793 GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 G793 GHG, 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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G793 GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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