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G331 OTV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,421 mi
Last recorded176,421 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 OTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 176,421 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 176,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 175,984 miles

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

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

power steering leak

Fail 21 Sep 2021 175,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rod from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure mounting points loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 174,770 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 174,768 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 173,779 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 173,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated nearside and offside, due to leaking swivel seals (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated due to leaking hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 170,138 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded

footbrake performance only just met

freeplay in front hubs and weeping

nearside rear hub leaking

seat belts in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2018 170,138 miles

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

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

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

chassis corroded

footbrake performance only just met

freeplay in front hubs and weeping

nearside rear hub leaking

seat belts in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2008 154,770 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 154,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 152,614 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 152,614 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 149,430 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 149,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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G331 OTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G331 OTV, 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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G331 OTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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