MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) stearing arm and locking device missing (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
all underbody covered in underseal
Slight corrosion on brake pipes
brake servo hose rubbing against fuel pipe
offside front hub seal leaking oil
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
brake servo hose rubbing against fuel pipe
offside front hub seal leaking oil
brake servo pipe rubbing
front [inner] brake pads appear low?
indicator switch loose
rear brake discs rusty
various metal brake pipes becoming rusty
front headlamps deteriateing
front num pate damaged
soiled u/side
taip pipe deteriateing
front num plate damaged
heavily soiled generally
pedal anti slip showing wear
rear indicator lenses starting to discolour
slight wear in lower steering column coupling
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front num plate damaged
heavily soiled generally
pedal anti slip showing wear
rear indicator lenses starting to discolour
slight wear in lower steering column coupling
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
front num plate damaged
heavily soiled generally
pedal anti slip showing wear
rear indicator lenses starting to discolour
slight wear in lower steering column coupling
steering damper bush showing wear
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G883 HKY 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 G883 HKY, 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 G883 HKY registered?
G883 HKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G883 HKY safe to buy?
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