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G374 MLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG374 MLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,515 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 76,243 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower box pannel tow bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 76,241 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centrel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower box pannel tow bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer tie rod slight wear

Offside Front Outer out rigger rusty

rear box section rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2021 74,456 miles

Central Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front slight play steering rod

Offside Front Outer rigger section corroded

Offside Front door strap insecure

Offside Front slight play in offside steering rod

Offside Front tie rod dust cover split

Offside Rear Upper chassis leg

advise rear brakes just with in balance

advise slight leak idler arm box

pass advise rear box section corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 73,203 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 73,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,046 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to chassis rail at rear

some suspension bushes deteriated

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,040 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring base (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring base (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lower steering uj joint has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,369 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perrished

Fail 14 Aug 2017 70,365 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,893 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,893 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,352 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,300 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1.corrosion on entire chassis.

2. leak on power steering pump.

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 63,143 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,108 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 63,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,765 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,797 miles

corrosion under vehicle

fuel pump damp

mud under vehicle (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,359 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,293 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 45,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 45,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 44,883 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 44,883 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

offside front and rear wheels corroded

power steering pipes corroded

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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G374 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G374 MLG, 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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G374 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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