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G155 HEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,698 mi
Last recorded124,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 HEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear jacking point/outrigger corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Fail 9 Jun 2017 124,697 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Rear jacking point/outrigger corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Fail 10 May 2017 124,688 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front hubseal weeping oil

Offside Rear jacking point/outrigger corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,253 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3b)

Engine oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected nearside (1.9.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 124,219 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin nearside front (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside (2.2.C.1c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected offside (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Engine oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected nearside (1.9.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,641 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column chaaffing on servo vacuum hose-advise immediate attention

Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,641 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Steering column chaaffing on servo vacuum hose-advise immediate attention

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,046 miles

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

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

Offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 105,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Pass 4 Sep 2010 102,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 92,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 83,963 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 82,646 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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G155 HEG 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 76.5%.

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 G155 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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What year was G155 HEG registered?

G155 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1989.

Is G155 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G155 HEG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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