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G166 MAG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,682 mi
Last recorded189,682 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 MAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 189,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 187,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 187,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 186,189 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 186,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 184,463 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 184,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 181,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 178,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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G166 MAG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G166 MAG, 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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G166 MAG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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