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G132 OMB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,532 mi
Last recorded83,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 OMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 83,532 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,281 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 85,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 83,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bodywork in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,247 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 72,882 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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G132 OMB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G132 OMB, 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 G132 OMB registered?

G132 OMB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1989.

Is G132 OMB safe to buy?

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