MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front swivel joint worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak
corrosion offside front floor pan
front diff oil seal leaking
offside front seat belt slightly frayed
rear coil springs corroded
slight play offside front king pin
steering arm drop arm ball joint gaiter split
tow bar electrics damaged
wipers work but slow
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
coolant leak
corrosion offside front floor pan
front diff oil seal leaking
offside front seat belt frayed slightly
rear bump stops missing
rear spring mounts slightly corroded
slight play offside front king pin bearing
tow bar electrics damaged
tow bar electrics damaged but no tow bar fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G491 HHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 G491 HHB, 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 G491 HHB registered?
G491 HHB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.
Is G491 HHB safe to buy?
The MOT history for G491 HHB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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