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G188 AGL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,578 mi
Last recorded154,578 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 AGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 154,578 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 154,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 147,508 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads getting low

front top shock cups starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2017 140,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 134,061 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 134,048 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 129,295 miles

osf door mirror glass cracked

slight play at nsr wheel bearing

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 129,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf door mirror glass cracked

slight play at nsr wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 122,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 117,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 117,702 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 117,688 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 111,746 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

o/s/f drop arm ball joint dust cover split

o/s/r light guard insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2008 11,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 111,717 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s/r light guard insecure

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 21 Sep 2006 107,516 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 107,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 100,055 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 99,434 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G188 AGL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 G188 AGL, 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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G188 AGL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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