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G627 NFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

150,070 mi
Last recorded150,070 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG627 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 150,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 149,651 miles

engine mounts been modified/welded

exposed electrical connector found but not at imminent risk of shorting/spark formation

steering box weaping

Fail 20 May 2025 149,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine mounts been modified/welded

exposed electrical connector found but not at imminent risk of shorting/spark formation

steering box weaping

Pass 21 Aug 2023 149,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 148,684 miles

indicator and hazard warning tell tales are audible

Pass 26 Aug 2021 148,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 148,054 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tractor joints have a slight seepage from a seal

Pass 10 May 2018 146,830 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tractor joints have a slight seepage from a seal

Pass 5 May 2017 144,671 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from the reservoir to the steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

dampness around injector leak off pipes, but no leak apparent

steering box damp, but no leak apparent

Pass 4 May 2016 141,154 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 141,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 136,649 miles

Offside rear chassis leg corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 9 May 2014 128,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 126,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc damaged

n/s/f hub bolt missing

o/s/r chassis leg corroded and holed

Fail 10 Jun 2013 126,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre and rear exhaust mountings perrished

n/s steering ball leaking oil

n/s/f brake disc damaged

n/s/f hub bolt missing

o/s/r chassis leg corroded and holed

Pass 29 May 2012 120,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 120,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 119,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 118,243 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 118,243 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 198,197 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

near side front swivel joint leaking

off side front swivel joint leaking

transfer box oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 116,811 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 114,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 114,293 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,678 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 109,691 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 109,691 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G627 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G627 NFK, 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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G627 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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