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G152 HEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,647 mi
Last recorded136,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG152 HEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 136,647 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 136,647 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 134,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO AND IDLE TO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 130,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front footwell corroded

Offside Front footwell corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

battery tray slightly corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 1 Jun 2022 130,924 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front footwell corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front footwell corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

battery tray slightly corroded

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2021 128,169 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PUMP AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 128,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PUMP AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 126,054 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 120,974 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushs worn

o/s track rod end cover perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,392 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 116,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,663 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both centre chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 107,016 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 107,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,229 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 101,025 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 101,000 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 97,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,982 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 94,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 94,387 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,921 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 91,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 91,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G152 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 G152 HEG, 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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G152 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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