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G395 MRH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,174 mi
Last recorded245,174 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 MRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 245,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2013 240,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front out rigger has been repaired

severl parts of chassis rusty but not holed

Fail 9 Sep 2013 240,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front out rigger has been repaired

severl parts of chassis rusty but not holed

Pass 14 Feb 2012 230,638 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 230,501 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 215,700 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 215,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 193,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 171,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 162,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 162,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 155,908 miles

n/s front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s rear chassis leg and rear crossmember corroded not in prescribed area

nearside floor corroded

o/s and n/s rear body mountings corroded

o/s front seat belt webbing frayed

oil leak from n/s front swivel housing

oil weep from power steering hose near radiator

oil weep from steering box

play in n/s front axle tie bar forward bushes

play in n/s rear axle tie bar rear bush

play in n/s rear track rod end

rear axle metal brake pipe 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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G395 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G395 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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What year was G395 MRH registered?

G395 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G395 MRH safe to buy?

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