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G371 HPW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,894 mi
Last recorded7,894 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 HPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 7,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 7,768 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 7,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 4,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 1,305 miles

corrosion front floor pan nearside

front coil springs drop from seat when raised but do relocate when lowered

nearside front outrigger corroded

park brake lever rough

rear coil springs drop when raised but do relocate when lowered without assistance

slight play nsf kingpin

steering still slightly stiff but not excessive

Fail 11 Oct 2016 1,303 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring insecure terminal hanging down at bulkhead and exposed (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipes blowing at joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located when jacked up dislocates from its seat (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located not returning to its seat correctly when been jacked up (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure bolts loose (2.1.6)

corrosion front floor pan nearside

front coil springs drop from seat when raised but do relocate when lowered

nearside front outrigger corroded

park brake lever rough

slight play nsf kingpin

Pass 3 Dec 2015 1 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,071 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 135,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 118,677 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,432 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2007 107,660 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 100,781 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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G371 HPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G371 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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G371 HPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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