MOT Status
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187,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))
Front steering damper slight movement in rubber bush
Centre Rear a frame ball join slight play
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Offside Front steering drop arm slight movement
Offside Rear half shaft seal slight leak
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear shocker top bush slight play
slight play in o/s front lower king pin
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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R88 GAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 R88 GAB, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R88 GAB registered?
R88 GAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1999.
Is R88 GAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R88 GAB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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