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G429 PWV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,237 mi
Last recorded172,237 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 PWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 172,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 172,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 169,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 169,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 169,184 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 169,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 157,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 151,774 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pedal spongy

diff stabilizer worn

offside rear bump stop missing/nearside front door split at lower hinge/ off road tyres fitted

screen cracked on offside lower

Fail 12 Aug 2016 151,772 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear bump stop missing/nearside front door split at lower hinge/ off road tyres fitted

screen cracked on offside lower

Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,293 miles

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

windscreen damaged not in swept area

Fail 27 Jul 2015 144,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

windscreen damaged not in swept area

Fail 22 Feb 2011 144,250 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Heavy clonking noise on drive take up

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 137,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are perished

chassis slightly corroded (everywhere)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 137,891 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres are perished

chassis slightly corroded (everywhere)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 136,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2007 133,723 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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G429 PWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G429 PWV, 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 G429 PWV registered?

G429 PWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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