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G449 OSH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,110 mi
Last recorded123,110 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG449 OSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 123,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all four propshaft U.J have slight play.

both front swivel joint seals leaking.

drivers footwell corroded.

passengers footwell corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 123,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all four propshaft U.J have slight play.

both front swivel joint seals leaking.

drivers footwell corroded.

passengers footwell corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front axle swivel joint seal leaking

nearside wiper blade split on end

slight play in nearside axle swivel joint

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front swivel joint seals leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,767 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2017 120,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,392 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front axle suspension arm rubber bush has slight play when rocking steering

play in nearside front hub bearing / top joint

Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,957 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 117,939 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 116,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,117 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 45,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G449 OSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G449 OSH, 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 G449 OSH registered?

G449 OSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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