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G311 SNM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,982 mi
Last recorded113,982 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 SNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,465cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake slightly binding on

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front swiveling ball corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 113,779 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,746 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,746 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,715 miles

offside front and offside rear brakes binding

Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,715 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front and offside rear brakes binding

Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,679 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 113,679 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,848 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 113,848 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,373 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 113,188 miles

front and rear chassis corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2010 113,057 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,064 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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G311 SNM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,465cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G311 SNM, 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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G311 SNM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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