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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both slightly (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front headlamp slightly loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
alternator belt noisy
muddy underneath
Headlamp not working on main beam high beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar missing anti roll bar cut off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both slightly (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front headlamp slightly loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
alternator belt noisy
muddy underneath
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both ides (7.1.2 (b))
Offside head light loose
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open ( items under bonnet not checked) (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
1.damage to front windscreen not in drivers view of road 2.slight wear in o/s/r shock absorber top bushes
as per failure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
1/ slight damage to rear steering arm 2/ slight damage to o/s front seat belt webbing
1. Slight wear in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings.
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
1. Slight wear in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings.
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G823 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G823 SSL, 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 G823 SSL registered?
G823 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.
Is G823 SSL safe to buy?
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