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G470 OAA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,306 mi
Last recorded61,306 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 OAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 61,306 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four hub seals weeping

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 61,306 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four hub seals weeping

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 61,091 miles

BOTH REAR HUB SEALS WEEPING

SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,036 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all hub seals leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,036 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all hub seals leaking

Pass 31 May 2022 60,939 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all hub seals weeping

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front hub seals weeping

steering box leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2020 60,366 miles

exhaust rusty

grease cap missing from o/s/f hud

n/s/r shocker bush bracket cracked

oil leaks

rear exhaust box rubbing chassis

steering box weeping

Fail 8 Jun 2020 60,366 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

grease cap missing from o/s/f hud

n/s/r shocker bush bracket cracked

oil leaks

rear exhaust box rubbing chassis

steering box weeping

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,122 miles

Offside Front hub seal weeping slightly

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all tyres perished

seat belts in poor condition

slight oil weep

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,975 miles

oil leaks

seat belts in poor condition

steering box weeping

Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,721 miles

indicator lenses fading

oil leaks

rear shocker bushes worn

seat belts in very poor condition

steering box weeping

Pass 21 May 2015 59,313 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,489 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 54,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,698 miles

All metal brake pipes have been covered in paint

Damp around both sides front axle swivel balls

Damp around steering box

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,563 miles

n/s/f tractor joint starting to leak

n/s/r tyre cracked sidewalls and tread and split

steering box leaking quite heavy

steering noisy poss low fluid?

tempoarary repair to centre silencer

Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,563 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tractor joint starting to leak

n/s/r tyre cracked sidewalls and tread and split

steering box leaking quite heavy

steering noisy poss low fluid?

tempoarary repair to centre silencer

Pass 28 May 2008 40,585 miles

some perish cracks in the n/s/r tyre.

Fail 27 May 2008 40,585 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 38,500 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

small leak from steering box

Pass 23 May 2006 37,346 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 37,343 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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G470 OAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G470 OAA, 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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G470 OAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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