MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sharp Edge and Check Strap Disconnected
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down Lower Joint Loose on Splines of Steering Box (2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Sharp Edge and Check Strap Disconnected
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Front passenger seat and belt removed by presenter
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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G851 HAX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 G851 HAX, 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 G851 HAX registered?
G851 HAX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1989.
Is G851 HAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for G851 HAX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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