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G407 SRG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG407 SRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,766 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 84,683 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 84,411 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,461 miles

Protective coating on chassis falling off. The chassis is corroded and soft in many areas.

Rear crossmember holed outwith prescribed area

Fail 13 Dec 2008 83,461 miles

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

Protective coating on chassis falling off. The chassis is corroded and soft in many areas.

Rear crossmember holed outwith prescribed area

Fail 2 Oct 2008 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Protective coating on chassisis falling off. The chassis is corroded an soft in many areas

Rear crossmember holed outwith prescribed area

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 82,094 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 80,794 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 80,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

drive shaft joint worn

rear shocks have minor dampness

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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G407 SRG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel 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 G407 SRG, 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 G407 SRG registered?

G407 SRG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1989.

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