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G394 MRH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,132 mi
Last recorded151,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 MRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 151,132 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 151,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 150,493 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2016 150,493 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 148,446 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,446 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 145,856 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 145,856 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 141,267 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 141,267 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 134,909 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 134,909 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 128,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 128,044 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 120,809 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 120,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 113,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 113,075 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 104,635 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 104,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 97,077 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 97,077 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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G394 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 G394 MRH, 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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G394 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1989.

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