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G468 RRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,413 mi
Last recorded185,413 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG468 RRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 185,413 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 177,643 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 177,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 171,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 170,737 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 169,805 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 169,785 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 165,315 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 165,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front hub seals leaking

brake pads o/s effected by heat craked/braking up

centre chassie legs/crossmember very rusty shailing

cracked screen zone b

lift in both upper kingpins

o/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak around hand brake drum

Pass 21 Nov 2012 159,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 153,705 miles

Centre seat belt catch outercasing missing

Multiple engine and transmission oil leaks

Nearside washer jet inopperative (ample fluid supplied by offside)

Offside rear seat belt slight fraying

Prop based parking brake drum saturated in oil

Slight damage to the windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2010 149,214 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Slight damage to the windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2009 142,967 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 142,967 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 137,740 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2007 130,961 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 130,961 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 125,069 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 125,069 miles

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

Both rear chassis and crossmember heavily shailing and heavily rusted

Nearside rear seat belt stalk outer plastic cover missing

Oil leak

Slight play both lower swivel king pins

Slight play in rear trumpet bushes

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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G468 RRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel 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 G468 RRJ, 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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G468 RRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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