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G478 GHB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

53,110 mi
Last recorded53,110 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 GHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,110 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

floor panel corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 52,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,048 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,849 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 50,811 miles

Emissions not tested due to leaking fuel tank and engine will not idle steadily without choke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

advise do not drive due to no brakes operating pipe burst during brake test

general corrosion to chassis and under body

Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,500 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 48,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Feb 2018 47,198 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,183 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 45,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,797 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 44,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water not aimed at Windscreen (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,498 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/r top shock bush slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,498 miles

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

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

hand brake travel

n/s/r top shock bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,686 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

emission hc only just within limits

slight play steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,299 miles

fuel pipes coroded

hand brake travel high

main front to rear brake pipe coroded

rear chassis coroded

wipers worn

Fail 1 Aug 2012 41,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes coroded

main front to rear brake pipe slightly coroded

rear chassis coroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,317 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 32,136 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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G478 GHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G478 GHB, 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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G478 GHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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