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G184 THV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

170,631 mi
Last recorded170,631 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 THV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 170,631 miles

both rear rebound blocks missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front floorpans corroded

front steering damper slight leak

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake efficiency only just met

oil leak

rear nearside chassis box section corroded

rear offside hub slight play

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2016 170,631 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear rebound blocks missing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front floorpans corroded

front steering damper slight leak

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake efficiency only just met

oil leak

rear nearside chassis box section corroded

rear offside hub slight play

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 162,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear rebound blocks missing

rear nearside chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 162,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear rebound blocks missing

rear nearside chassis corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 162,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear rebound blocks missing

front nearside indicator lens faded

front nearside mirror slight damage

front offside floor pan corroded

rear doors frames lock areas corroded/holed (still secure)

reart crossmember towbar mountings corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 4 May 2010 145,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 145,800 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 131,884 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 131,613 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 129,830 miles

all steel pipes under vehicle are heavilly corroded

front screen wipers poor clearance, stone chip in center of screen outside zone A

fuel cap broken but still seals

nearside gas saddle tank has been grounded

steering feels a bit tight

Fail 3 Aug 2007 129,830 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

brake pedal had long travel

center silencer in poor condition, may disintegeate when rear silencer is replaced

front wipers poor clearance

fuel cap broken but still seals

offside rear brakes are juddering

steering feels a bit tight

stone chip on edge of zone a towards center of screen

Pass 5 Jul 2006 128,276 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 128,276 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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G184 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 G184 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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G184 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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