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G416 TGS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

232,182 mi
Last recorded232,182 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG416 TGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 232,182 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 232,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 230,716 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Drop arm seal off box. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 230,716 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle support (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Drop arm seal off box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 228,920 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 228,920 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 224,847 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

main light switch a bit stiff

Fail 11 Nov 2022 224,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

main light switch a bit stiff

Pass 29 Dec 2021 222,531 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 222,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 220,242 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 220,242 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 216,943 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 216,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 214,890 miles

Front walking stick bushes worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 212,563 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 212,563 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 210,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 207,710 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger and o/s/rear chassis near shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 207,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger and o/s/rear chassis near shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 203,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 200,186 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 200,186 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 197,972 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 197,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 195,994 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 195,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 192,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 192,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 188,411 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 183,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 177,817 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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G416 TGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 G416 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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What year was G416 TGS registered?

G416 TGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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