MOT Status
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169,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various locations also coated with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal stiff
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal stiff
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside and offside front hubs slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside and offside front hubs slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
steering damper nearside bush worn
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
steering damper nearside bush worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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J9 RRG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 J9 RRG, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J9 RRG registered?
J9 RRG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is J9 RRG safe to buy?
The MOT history for J9 RRG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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