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131,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side rear chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail area behind front wheel ( 2 places ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn to metal (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe on the rear axle (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left due to accident damage (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering retaining device missing Bolt missing from the nearside drag link end joint adjuster / locking clamp (2.2.C.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member corroded through at the nearside mounting area for the Torque reaction arm (2.4.A.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leak air when touched (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
BOTH rear tyres have minor damage to the inner sidewalls
Charge warning light remains on when engine is running
Drivers door fractured and badly deteriorated at lower hinge mounting area
Drivers seat belt webbing damaged near to the limits
Engine breather hose is fouling the pulley belt and alternator fan blades
Main silencer box has been removed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre is perishing around the bead areas
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front swivel hub is leaking oil
Steering Lock Stops are not adjusted correctly
REAR PROPSHAFT REAR U/J VERY BADLY WORN !!
numerous oil leaks
parking brake lever wont stay completely in off position
play in several steering components
Brake pipe kinked off side front caliper to hose (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp off side interacting with side lamp (1.2.1f)
numerous oil leaks
parking brake lever wont stay completely in off position
play in several steering components
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis corroded and in very poor condition
n/s/f floor starting to corrode
rear axle starting to corrode
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
under body corrotion throughout
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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G836 PCH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 G836 PCH, 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 G836 PCH registered?
G836 PCH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1989.
Is G836 PCH safe to buy?
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