MOT Status
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80,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f outrigger rusted
rear cross member rusted
REAR TYRES PERISHED
Nearside Rear brake disc rusted
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear brake disc rusted
Offside Rear tyre perished
rear discs rusted n/s/r tyre perished n/s/r brake pipe slightly rusted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V970 GBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 V970 GBJ, 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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How do I check the history of V970 GBJ?
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What year was V970 GBJ registered?
V970 GBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V970 GBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V970 GBJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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