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G472 BAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,719 miles

Front Both axle swivel joints slightly weeping

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Middle exhaust mount has a nut and washer missing, exhaust system still secure

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,619 miles

Advise exhaust middle mount (middle box) has nut and washer missing.

Front Both swivel wipe seals weeping slightly.

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pas system sweating over entirety. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts. (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All seat belts front and rear show age related wear and fraying. (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,487 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel sweeper seal slightly leaking

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

Offside Front swivel sweeper seal slightly leaking

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 76,019 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing sweeper seal leaking slightly

Offside swivel sweeper seal leaking very slightly

very slight leak from steering box pitman arm

Pass 19 May 2021 75,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,713 miles

Offside Front hub seal damp

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,269 miles

Chassis corroded

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 75,269 miles

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

Chassis corroded

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

Pass 18 May 2016 75,258 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,146 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,146 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,259 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 72,275 miles

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

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

Front hubs leaking oil

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 72,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front hubs leaking oil

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,815 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,988 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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G472 BAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G472 BAC, 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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G472 BAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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