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G16 FWD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,493 mi
Last recorded186,493 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 FWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 186,493 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

diesel injector pump seepage repair soon

o/s front hub seal small leak

o/s front hub small play

Fail 7 Oct 2020 186,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front hub play

o/s front hub seal small leak

reverse lights in /op

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 186,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front floor corroded not in prescribed area

o/s front hub small play

o/s n/s front hubs leaking oil

rear fog lamp tell tale

Fail 16 Sep 2019 186,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front floor corroded not in prescribed area

o/s n/s front hubs leaking oil

rear fog lamp tell tale in/op

Pass 4 Sep 2018 186,493 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

o/s n/s front and rear tyres cuts on walls

service brake efficiency on limit needs repair or adjustment

Fail 23 Aug 2018 186,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyres cracking

o/s n/s front and rear tyres cuts on walls

service brake efficiency on limit needs repair or adjustment

Pass 17 Aug 2017 186,493 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 186,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 184,153 miles

nearside front brake dirt cover slightly deteriorated.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 184,133 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake dirt cover slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 188,119 miles

no centre seat fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2015 181,192 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 180,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 164,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 155,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 145,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 134,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 125,116 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 116,391 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 116,391 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 111,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 111,100 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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G16 FWD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G16 FWD, 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 G16 FWD registered?

G16 FWD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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