MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering system slightly rough Tight / Stiff (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Borderline excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area within trailing arm mount area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering system slightly rough Tight / Stiff (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Borderline excessive (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak
slight crossion all round and tow bar
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak
slight crossion all round and tow bar
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section, corroded and covered (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Slight general corrosion underside
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight crossion all round
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight crossion all round
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leaks
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjust inoperative unable to adjust (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leaks
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight crossion all round
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
o/s/f (A) pillar corrosion
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
second bonnet catch missing
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
second bonnet catch missing
pto shaft rubbing on exhaust pipe
play in rear prop rear u j
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G86 SAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G86 SAP, 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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G86 SAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1989.
Is G86 SAP safe to buy?
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