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G421 XFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,606 mi
Last recorded164,606 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 XFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 164,606 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 164,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 164,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 164,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 164,467 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 164,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 164,448 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 162,970 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 162,022 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 159,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 154,934 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 154,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 151,832 miles

OIL LEAK N/S/F HUB /O/S/R DOOR HANDLE BROKEN / N/S MIRROR CRACKED /O/S/F HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR RUSTY /H/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 151,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OIL LEAK N/S/F HUB /O/S/R DOOR HANDLE BROKEN / N/S MIRROR CRACKED /O/S/F HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR RUSTY /H/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 146,045 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 145,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 145,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 136,520 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in centre body mounting cross member

Fail 22 Sep 2006 136,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in centre body mounting cross member

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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G421 XFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G421 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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What year was G421 XFH registered?

G421 XFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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