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G410 MRH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,304 mi
Last recorded205,304 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG410 MRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 205,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, full length (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

underside of vehicle heavily welded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 201,688 miles

underside of vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 201,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2014 198,820 miles

Oil leak

battery box corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 198,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 196,950 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 196,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 195,279 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 195,279 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 193,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 190,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 190,223 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 185,404 miles

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all four tyres are starting to perish

heatshield insicure

underside is starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jun 2009 185,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all four tyres are starting to perish

heatshield insicure

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2008 183,695 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 183,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 178,456 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 178,305 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Mar 2007 178,064 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 173,158 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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G410 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G410 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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G410 MRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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