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G119 OCG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,856 mi
Last recorded147,856 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG119 OCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 147,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate partially obscurred

nearside rear x member damaged and corroded

service brake performance only just met

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 25 Oct 2017 146,108 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rusted and holed behind gearbox crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rusted and holed behind gearbox crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rusted and holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

front number plate partially obscurred

service brake efficiancy only just met

slight leak from power steering unit

Pass 17 Nov 2015 140,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

claxon type horn fitted

engine oil leak

exhaust fouling body

front number plate slightly obscurred

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2015 140,554 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure play in steering wheel suspect central nut/splines not tight (2.1.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

claxon type horn fitted

engine oil leak

exhaust fouling body

front number plate slightly obscurred

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 138,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivell hubs leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 138,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front swivell hubs leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,628 miles

chassis is very rusty at rear on both sides

offside rear indicator lens colour is fading

slight movement in nearside front swivels

some play in offside front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Oct 2011 137,628 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chassis is very rusty at rear on both sides

slight movement in nearside front swivels

some play in offside front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2010 135,024 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 133,413 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 132,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r road spring fitted incorrectly (upside down)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 132,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r road spring fitted incorrectly (upside down)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 128,275 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 128,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 124,323 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 124,265 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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G119 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G119 OCG, 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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G119 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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