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G620 ARL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,749 mi
Last recorded202,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG620 ARL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 202,749 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive under body corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 202,752 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear cross member corroded not within 30 cm

Fail 28 Aug 2014 202,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear cross member corroded not within 30 cm

Pass 14 Aug 2013 202,749 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front door check strap is broken and door is difficult to close

offside front track rod end rubber cover is heavily perished (will need attention soon)

offside rear lower shock absorber bush is heavily perished

slight exhaust / injector blow

some heavy corrosion to chassis , holed in places outside prescribed areas(may need attention soon)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 202,749 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front door check strap is broken and door is difficult to close

offside front track rod end rubber cover is heavily perished (will need attention soon)

offside rear lower shock absorber bush is heavily perished

slight exhaust / injector blow

some heavy corrosion to chassis , holed in places outside prescribed areas(may need attention soon)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 202,749 miles

both rear tyres are getting low and starting to perish

offside door check strap is broken

offside rear lower shock absorber bush is starting to perish and split

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front track rod end

some corrosion to underbody in places

some oil dampness under gearbox area

Pass 30 Aug 2011 200,000 miles

clutch pedal rubber is missing

offside door check strap is damaged

offside front seatbelt webbing is slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has a nail in its trear and is heavily perished in places

oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

some freeplay on brake pedal

some freeplay on clutch pedal

some freeplay on steering wheel

Fail 24 Aug 2011 200,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front brake discs wearing thin

offside door check strap is damaged

offside front seatbelt webbing is slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has a nail in its trear and is heavily perished in places

oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some freeplay on brake pedal

some freeplay on clutch pedal

some freeplay on steering wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2010 200,000 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside door check strap broken

rear chassis corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

slight oil leaks from engine , gearbox areas

steering damper casing in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2009 199,990 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perishing

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 194,278 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 194,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 192,195 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 186,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 186,592 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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G620 ARL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G620 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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G620 ARL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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