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G618 ARL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2465cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG618 ARL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,465cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,999 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim on one side (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 100,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by position lamp illumination (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Need to wiggle switch in order for lights too illuminate (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,000 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,000 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

The rear body has no wheel arches in its construction.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 15 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

The rear body has no wheel arches in its construction.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 100,000 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rell housing bolts loose or missing.engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2005 100,006 miles

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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G618 ARL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,465cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G618 ARL, 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 G618 ARL registered?

G618 ARL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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