MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,809 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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G948 BCV 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 88.9%.
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 G948 BCV, 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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How do I check the history of G948 BCV?
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What year was G948 BCV registered?
G948 BCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.
Is G948 BCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for G948 BCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G948 BCV have outstanding finance?
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