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G592 MHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,580 mi
Last recorded172,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG592 MHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 172,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 168,924 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 166,776 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 163,664 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor by chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 159,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 153,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 153,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,886 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 148,836 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis & outrigger mounting corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 142,878 miles

front steering damper bush slightly worn

offside front brake pipe mounted on caliper slightly corroded

offside rear bump stop worn

rear shocker bushes slightly worn

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Nov 2014 136,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 136,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 132,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 132,161 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 127,523 miles

slight corrosion on chassis but not effecting strength

slight corrosion on out riggers

Fail 5 Oct 2012 127,523 miles

slight corrosion on out riggers

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion on chassis but not effecting strength

Pass 4 Oct 2011 123,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 118,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,397 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 96,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 90,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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G592 MHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G592 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.

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G592 MHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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