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G396 TGS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Lpg 4275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG396 TGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,183 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

REAR SEATS Fitten with child SEATS visual only seat belt check carried out.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 113,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 113,058 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 113,055 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,943 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 110,941 miles

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

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)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Steering lock mechanism inoperative

nearside front hub has slight oil leak

offside front hub has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,035 miles

rear chassie looks weak and covered in under seal

rear exhaust has small hole and blow

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,766 miles

both ball seals leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2009 98,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both ball seals leaking

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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G396 TGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 4,275cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G396 TGS, 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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G396 TGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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