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144,458 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front wheels protruding past arches
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()
Front wiper parking intermittently faulty
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front incorrect brake pad locking pins fitted
Offside Front wiper deteriorating
bonnet release siezing
reverse light innactive
wear in door hinges
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()
front door hinges worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested due to no dip beam working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side of chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area around suspension arm mounting for axle stabiliser (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post corrosion in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of chassis and side of chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached top panhard rod mounting bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged axle brake pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose at axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
wear in door hinges
Central Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated towbar wiring (4.11 (c) (i))
Nearside Front freeplay at hub
Nearside Front track rod end and drag link end split pin locking devices missing
cuts to all outer walls of tyres
exhaust rattling against body
Offside Front shock absorber loose
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front shock absorber loose
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch n/s and o/s front and rear ()
Nearside Front cut in tyre
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front cut in tyre
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
center brake pipe slightly corroded
passenger seat belt buckle (casing missing)
Headlamp missing lense broken (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)
center brake pipe slightly corroded
passenger seat belt buckle (casing missing)
Engine Has Oil Leak
Gearbox Has Oil Leak
Nearside Front Hub Assembly Has Play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Top And Bottom Bushes Slightly Worn (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across Axle (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Engine Oil Leak
Nearside Front Hub Assembly Has Play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Gearbox Oil Leak Onto Handbrake Drum
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
gearbox oil leak
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fuel tank mountings coroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank mountings coroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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G868 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G868 FNY, 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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G868 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.
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