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G169 THV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,214 mi
Last recorded151,214 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 THV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 151,214 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2019 151,146 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 150,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub oil seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out riggers corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out riggers corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear axle ball joint has slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,997 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 145,699 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 145,699 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,877 miles

surface rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2013 140,343 miles

Coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 140,373 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 136,027 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 136,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

surface rust on front n/s& o7s front metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2011 125,381 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,941 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 114,941 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 114,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 112,315 miles

all coil springs corroded

front drive shaft seals leaking oil but not affecting steering or brakeing

Fail 31 Mar 2007 112,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front drive shaft seals leaking oil but not affecting steering or braking

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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G169 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G169 THV, 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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G169 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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