MOT Status
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169,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
half shaft seals have slight seepage
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
half shaft seals have slight seepage
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Axle beam inappropriately repaired Both hub seals leaking. (2.4.A.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front hubs leaking slightly
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front hubs leaking slightly
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but considered excessive due to type of tyre
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to type of tyre
Offside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly
Oil leak ()
Poor headlamp beam images
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but considered excessive due to type of tyre
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to type of tyre
Offside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly
Oil leak ()
Poor headlamp beam images
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excesive due to tyre type
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to tyre type
offside and nearside front tractor joint seals slight leak
oil leak transfer/gearbox area
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excesive due to tyre type
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to tyre type
offside and nearside front tractor joint seals slight leak
oil leak transfer/gearbox area
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
brakes;; both rear disc's in poor condition
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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G98 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 G98 MRM, 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 G98 MRM registered?
G98 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1989.
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