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G284 OAM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,927 mi
Last recorded150,927 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 OAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 150,927 miles

surface corrosion chassis and components

Pass 30 Dec 2020 150,824 miles

Front Corrosion on various suspension components.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 150,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 149,152 miles

brakes feel slightly spongy

offside rear wheel bearing has slight free play

Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,413 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 147,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure panard bar o/s (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel bearings slighty noisey

corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 25 Sep 2014 143,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 143,027 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 138,997 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 138,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 137,088 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 137,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 136,700 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 136,678 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 134,398 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

front axle oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front headlamp condensated

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

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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G284 OAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G284 OAM, 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 G284 OAM registered?

G284 OAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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