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G370 HPW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,449 mi
Last recorded113,449 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG370 HPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 113,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 112,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper blade torn on ends.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 111,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 6 Jan 2014 111,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 109,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 109,465 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 86,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 80,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,799 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 73,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 70,192 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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G370 HPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 G370 HPW, 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 G370 HPW registered?

G370 HPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G370 HPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G370 HPW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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