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G566 UNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,906 mi
Last recorded148,906 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 UNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,906 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion by both front door top hinges

Fail 26 Nov 2018 148,840 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion by both front door top hinges

Pass 4 Nov 2017 146,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 145,043 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 144,148 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 144,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet needs adjustment (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 142,191 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 142,191 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 142,181 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 141,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 140,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 137,017 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 137,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G566 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G566 UNR, 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 G566 UNR registered?

G566 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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