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G470 RRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,511 mi
Last recorded132,511 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 RRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,511 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Also pump noisy on operation (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 132,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Also pump noisy on operation (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,689 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 131,689 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 130,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,686 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 129,686 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Front hub leaking oil

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 128,199 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 128,192 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,456 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 125,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 124,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 124,120 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 122,916 miles

A Frame Balljoint Slight Play

Front propshaft uj Slight play

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 117,863 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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G470 RRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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What year was G470 RRJ registered?

G470 RRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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