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G49 TTA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,054 mi
Last recorded142,054 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 TTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 142,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 140,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 139,166 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Dec 2015 139,166 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2014 137,210 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 137,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 135,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 133,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 127,429 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 127,426 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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 (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 123,052 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 117,925 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 112,990 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 112,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine to gearbox bellhousing bolts missing

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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G49 TTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G49 TTA, 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 G49 TTA registered?

G49 TTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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