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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both sides swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded drivers footweel
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded drivers footweel
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front prop shaft uj rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Both headlights poor image
Indicator and headlight switch worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump drive belt cracked
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both headlights poor image
Indicator and headlight switch worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump drive belt cracked
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Headlight and indicator switch worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump drive belt cracked
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Steering locking device insecure Column UJ clamp bolt (2.2.C.1g)
Both headlights poor image
Headlight and indicator switch worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump drive belt cracked
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wiper linkage and blades worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both sides front doors have wear/play in the hinges,but not excess
drivers outer door handle missing,but can be opened by another device,and latches securely
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both sides front doors have wear/play in the hinges,but not excess
drivers outer door handle missing,but can be opened by another device,and latches securely
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
detectable movement in both front seat runners,though secured to floor at time of test
detetcable movemenent in both front door hinge pins,though secure at time of test
rear propshaft universal joint play,though not excess on test
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear flexible hose slightly oil contaminated
steering damper bush detectable wear
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear flexible hose slightly oil contaminated
steering damper bush detectable wear
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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HIL 7179 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 HIL 7179, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HIL 7179 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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