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G440 TWS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,949 mi
Last recorded208,949 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG440 TWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 208,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 207,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 207,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 204,825 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake pedal travels quite far before operation

cap split on n/s/f drive flange

damp around n/s/r backplate

Pass 22 Nov 2011 200,163 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall not through to cords

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall not through to cords also is slightly perished on sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2010 195,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 24 Nov 2010 195,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2009 188,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 188,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G440 TWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G440 TWS, 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 G440 TWS registered?

G440 TWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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