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G471 NGR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,968 mi
Last recorded117,968 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG471 NGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,968 miles

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

vehicle very heavily welded all over

Fail 30 Sep 2019 117,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

vehicle very heavily welded all over

Pass 28 Jul 2018 112,511 miles

Offside Front seat base rusted

Offside Upper sill rusted

undercarriage rusted

Fail 28 Jul 2018 112,511 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front seat base rusted

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

Offside Upper sill rusted

undercarriage rusted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,260 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion front half of chassis, also heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,260 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount on axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut area (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front outrigger/body mount corroded and holed (not likely to lead to body insecurity)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis surface corrosion front to back, vehicle heavily undersealed over corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,308 miles

slight oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 106,308 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top and outer floor corroied (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger top and side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Front power steering leak

Lower under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,612 miles

slight crossion under all of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2014 104,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 102,467 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,754 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust blowing

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 May 2012 99,916 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2011 92,945 miles

O/s/f seat base slightly corroded.

O/s/r body mounting slightly deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Steering daper bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 92,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

O/s/f seat base slightly corroded.

O/s/r body mounting slightly deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Steering daper bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,448 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shock absorber shrouds holed and corroded

both rear tyre slightly perished

front number plate cracked

n/s wing mirror arm insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,168 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,168 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

intermittant fault on ignition

Fail 14 Feb 2008 83,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,466 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 81,466 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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G471 NGR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G471 NGR, 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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G471 NGR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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