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G619 MVO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

211,804 mi
Last recorded211,804 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG619 MVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 211,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 211,804 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 211,804 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 205,280 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 205,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 196,933 miles

Offside front swivel chalice is slightly pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 196,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front swivel chalice is slightly pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 196,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

3 litres of oil added to engine prior to test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

emissions zero drift default void

n/s front hub leaking

n/s rear hub/seal has misting of oil

trailer socket wiring disconected

Pass 5 Jul 2013 189,606 miles

oil leaks from front hubs. oil leak nearside rear outer hub.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 189,606 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

oil leaks from front hubs. oil leak nearside rear outer hub.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 180,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

engine oil leak

steering box starting to leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 180,066 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

engine oil leak

steering box starting to leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 177,685 miles

battery loose

bonnet pull

offside rearlight lens faded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 177,685 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

battery loose

bonnet pull

offside rearlight lens faded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 173,196 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 173,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 172,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 169,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 169,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G619 MVO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G619 MVO, 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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G619 MVO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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