MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,819 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS
Drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged.
Offside headlamp dis-colouring.
Various areas of underside corroding.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A8 GFS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A8 GFS, 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 39 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 A8 GFS registered?
A8 GFS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1987.
Is A8 GFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 GFS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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