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G490 GVG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 GVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 131,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,465 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 129,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bracket on front axle corroded but not exsessive[arm from axle to steering box bracket]

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to nearside front shock absorber turret at bottom

steering box drop arm dust cover deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine {various} (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine {various} (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,038 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals slight leak

Fail 1 Oct 2021 126,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping . loose (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front swivel seals slight leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 30 Nov 2016 125,982 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 125,684 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 125,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 125,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 125,325 miles

front & rear no.plates starting to deteriorate

nearside & offside front tyres perished & cracked

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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G490 GVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G490 GVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G490 GVG registered?

G490 GVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G490 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 GVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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