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G419 XFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

59,310 mi
Last recorded59,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG419 XFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,310 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger box section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,251 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,911 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres perishing

both rear chassis legs and crossmember holed and corroded but not with a prescribed area

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,746 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 54,745 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,475 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,118 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 52,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,655 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 50,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,149 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front 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 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 rear chassis corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 46,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,271 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 44,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 42,362 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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G419 XFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G419 XFH, 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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G419 XFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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