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G400 MLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,798 mi
Last recorded134,798 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 MLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 134,650 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension bush are slightly worn.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 134,650 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension bush are slightly worn.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 139,040 miles

Seat belts damage but webbing not significantly weakened

Slight oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 139,040 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Seat belts damage but webbing not significantly weakened

Slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 139,042 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure Carrier corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger front and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Bolts loose

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2014 136,195 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 132,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 132,483 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 127,913 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 127,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 124,598 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,769 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 116,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 116,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 106,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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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G400 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G400 MLG, 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 G400 MLG registered?

G400 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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