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G151 NCG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG151 NCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 81,001 miles

chassis has been newly under sealed

Fail 21 Dec 2015 81,001 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

chassis has been newly under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,670 miles

cross shaft bushes worn

front steel brake pipes in poor condition

gearbox support mounts lose

leak from power steering box

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

play in o/s front wheelbearing

power steering damper poor condition and worn

rear axle tie bar bushes worn

rear crossmember in poor condition

rear wish bone arm bushes worn

some parts of chassia in poor condition

vehicle underside dirty

Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,670 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cross shaft bushes worn

front steel brake pipes in poor condition

gearbox support mounts lose

leak from power steering box

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

play in o/s front wheelbearing

power steering damper poor condition and worn

rear axle tie bar bushes worn

rear crossmember in poor condition

rear wish bone arm bushes worn

some parts of chassia in poor condition

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

foot brake long travel

front number plate loose not likley to fall off

n/s brake light not as bright as o/s

rear chassis corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

foot brake long travel

front number plate loose not likley to fall off

n/s brake light not as bright as o/s

rear chassis corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,111 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,111 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle A frame ball joint has slight play

retread tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 9 Oct 2010 79,912 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear prop ujs slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,912 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear prop ujs slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,494 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front bumper damage

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,892 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 77,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,095 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 76,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,460 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 75,460 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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G151 NCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G151 NCG, 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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G151 NCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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