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AIG 7978

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,865 mi
Last recorded149,865 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 7978
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 149,865 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 139,656 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 139,656 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,806 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,646 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 134,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 106kg/f (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 94kg/f (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,214 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 132,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 125,857 miles

washers poor nearside

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 125,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

washers poor nearside

Pass 8 Nov 2013 110,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 110,899 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake cable on maximum adjustment

n/s rear seats and seatbelts removed

piece missing out of front number plate

Fail 12 Nov 2012 100,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

piece missing out of front number plate

Pass 8 Nov 2011 94,791 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 90,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 104,757 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AIG 7978 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 AIG 7978, 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 37 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 AIG 7978 registered?

AIG 7978 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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