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G583 MHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,953 mi
Last recorded162,953 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG583 MHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,953 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 162,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 162,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 162,740 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 162,740 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 162,185 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 161,861 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from gearbox close to transmission brake

Pass 18 Jun 2013 160,804 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 160,804 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 159,976 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 159,976 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 156,650 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 156,643 miles

bonnet cable

Fail 30 Apr 2010 156,643 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bonnet cable

rear prop uj worn

Pass 18 Mar 2009 156,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 156,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 156,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 156,041 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G583 MHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 G583 MHH, 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 G583 MHH registered?

G583 MHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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