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G395 SFF

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,402 mi
Last recorded227,402 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG395 SFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 227,402 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward of shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system at flexy joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and above shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front inner osf body mounting corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower platforms on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 225,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 219,622 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 219,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 213,883 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball-joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside & nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 207,645 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated.

offside & nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 201,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyres perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 196,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 191,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 185,000 miles

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2010 184,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

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

n/s mirror not secure

n/s rear tyre inner wall slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 178,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 172,943 miles

rear chassis and cross member corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2008 172,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

rear chassis and cross member corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 165,829 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2006 160,193 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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G395 SFF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G395 SFF, 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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G395 SFF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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