MOT Status
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69,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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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G957 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 G957 MEC, 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 G957 MEC registered?
G957 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.
Is G957 MEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G957 MEC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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