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G393 MFM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,574 mi
Last recorded173,574 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 MFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 173,574 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking pipe to tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working rear fog light and dash warning light (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bulk head corroded both sides (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator wet at lower corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body and chassis heavy surface corrosion

fuel tank damp

heavy corrosion on body, several holes not in floor at front and rear

steering box oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 172,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

bulk head corroded

bump stops missing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 172,534 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

bulk head corroded

bump stops missing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 172,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bump stop (2.4.F.3)

all areas of body heavy corrosion

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 172,257 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bump stop (2.4.F.3)

all areas of body heavy corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 171,930 miles

bulk head corroded and holed in places

chassis corroded but not excessive

floor pans and body corroded but not exsessive

fuel tank damp but not leaking

over due for service

Fail 6 Mar 2015 171,938 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing

front prop shaft joint worn to excess

Pass 18 Mar 2014 171,324 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

bulk head corroded

front prop both uj's worn

fuel tank damp

oil leak on power steering box

Fail 13 Feb 2014 171,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

bulk head corroded

front prop both uj's worn

fuel tank damp

offside side light lense broken

oil leak on power steering box

Pass 22 Feb 2013 170,580 miles

power steering oil leak from box

Oil leak

front bulk head corroded near windscreen

front sections of exhaust surface corroded

nearside front brake sticky

Fail 20 Feb 2013 170,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front bulk head corroded near windscreen

nearside front brake sticky

power steering oil leak from box

Pass 21 Feb 2012 169,916 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak , gearbox oil leak and slight power steering fluid leak

exhaust system heavy corrosion

fuel tank damp

vehcile chassis and body in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2012 169,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak , gearbox oil leak and slight power steering fluid leak

exhaust system heavy corrosion

fuel tank damp

vehcile chassis and body in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 168,372 miles

Battery insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body and chassis heavy surface corroded in places

fuel tank damp

Fail 2 Mar 2011 168,372 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body and chassis heavy surface corroded in places

fuel tank damp

Pass 12 Mar 2010 166,725 miles

fog lamp lens turning white

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 8 Mar 2010 166,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Mar 2009 165,180 miles

Oil leak

battery box corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

steering box slight leak

Fail 28 Feb 2009 165,180 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

battery box corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

steering box slight leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 163,716 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank damp

Pass 29 Jan 2007 162,745 miles

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

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 24 Jan 2007 162,745 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to rear door latch

slight play in steering damper mounting bush

Pass 24 Feb 2006 161,276 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 161,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G393 MFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G393 MFM, 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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G393 MFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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