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G216 TDV

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,968 mi
Last recorded94,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 TDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,968 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 94,966 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 89,277 miles

all tyres cracking

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 89,254 miles

Centre rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracking

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,144 miles

tow bar wiring plug broken

Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,105 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Oct 2009 80,033 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 77,969 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 77,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 74,615 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S rear reflector cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber getting worn

drivers seat belt been trapped in door slight fraying

engine oil leaks

steering box lower bearing worn

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,784 miles

slight free play in steering box

Fail 15 Sep 2006 70,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2005 58,267 miles

Front nearside hub leaking oil.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 58,267 miles

Front nearside hub leaking oil.

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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G216 TDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G216 TDV, 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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G216 TDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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