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G312 NKR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,641 mi
Last recorded16,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG312 NKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front footwell/floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion consistent with an unused vehicle

intermittent working light switch, but worked for testing purposes

various underbody repairs have been made and coated/covered in underseal

Fail 26 May 2022 16,630 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion consistent with an unused vehicle

intermittent working light switch, but worked for testing purposes

various underbody repairs have been made and coated/covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2018 15,678 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,671 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 14,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,989 miles

chassis has been repaired and undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2014 12,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,172 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 12,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,002 miles

both front seat belts damadged but not likle to fail

both rear and n/s/f tyre cracked across tread face

Fail 11 Apr 2012 11,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front seat belts damadged but not likle to fail

both rear and n/s/f tyre cracked across tread face

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,551 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 8,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 8,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,097 miles

slight distortion showing at front brake discs and rear brake drums slight corosion showing at very rear of chassis

Fail 20 Feb 2008 7,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 7,435 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 7,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 7,001 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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G312 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G312 NKR, 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 G312 NKR registered?

G312 NKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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