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G185 THV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,232 mi
Last recorded135,232 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 THV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 134,866 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 134,584 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 134,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 130,297 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 132,089 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 120,703 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Near side windscreen washer jet not working.

Slight oil leak at power steering reservior.

Fail 8 May 2007 120,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 115,258 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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G185 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc lpg 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 G185 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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What year was G185 THV registered?

G185 THV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G185 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G185 THV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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