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G616 SES

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

186,772 mi
Last recorded186,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 SES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 186,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 186,771 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured at gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 186,206 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2017 186,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 185,531 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

steering damper missing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 185,530 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

steering damper missing

Pass 29 May 2014 181,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/s/f brake hose bracket slightly deteriorated.

N/s/r & n/s/f tyres slightly deteriorated.

O/s swivel hub leaking slightly

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Rear wiper deteriorated

Steering box area damp but no visible leaks evident.

Fail 13 May 2014 181,005 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both swivel hubs leaking

Brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated.

N/s.r & n/s/f tyres deteriorated cracked.

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Rear wiper deteriorated

Steering box area damp but no visible leaks evident.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 177,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 175,051 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 172,788 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 172,788 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 170,313 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 170,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 170,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s and o/s headlights reflectors corroded but not effecting beam image

Fail 2 Mar 2009 170,155 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s headlights reflectors corroded but not effecting beam image

Pass 10 Dec 2007 166,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 166,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 158,231 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 158,231 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 148,240 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 148,141 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (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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G616 SES is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G616 SES, 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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G616 SES is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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