MOT Status
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209,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust fouling on rear axle A-Frame
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Reverse lights inoperative
Vehicle has been modified for Off-Road use
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn When vehicle is jacked up (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts Mounting Bolt Missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Drivers seat loose
Exhaust fouling on rear axle A-Frame
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear bump stops missing
Reverse lights inoperative
Steering wheel loose
Vehicle has been modified for Off-Road use
Washer fluid tank loose
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Both rear tyre treads cracking and perishing
Offside front tyre tread cracking and perishing
Offside rear shock absorber mount corroded
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
backlash in front & rear diffs
both rear bump stops missing
both rear tyres & offside front tyre cracking & perishing
offside front outrigger becoming corroded
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
both rear bump stops missing
both rear tyres & offside front tyre cracking & perishing
high amount of backlash in front & rear diffs
offside front outrigger becoming corroded
slight play in rear suspension A frame balljoint.
'A' frame ball joint dust boot deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear bump stops missing
offside front outrigger starting to corrode by body mount
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside & offside rear bump stops missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside & offside rear bump stops missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre cracking & perishing
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres becoming perrished
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front tyres becoming perrished
front pad pins wearing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
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G989 FVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 G989 FVV, 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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G989 FVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1989.
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