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G633 GYG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,482 mi
Last recorded174,482 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG633 GYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 174,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front corrosion on chassis near tow eye

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body mounts slight corrosion

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen slight damage

Fail 2 Sep 2021 174,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Upper + lower (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front corrosion on chassis near tow eye

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear body mounts slight corrosion

Windscreen slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2020 173,785 miles

Offside Drivers door check strap missing.

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

Steering stiff and notchy. Steering ball joint fouling body.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 173,763 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Inner wing area. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Across rear end. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper bar missing.

Offside Drivers door check strap missing.

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

Steering stiff and notchy. Steering ball joint fouling body.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 171,691 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 171,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 170,540 miles

Nearside Front hub slight leak

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 170,540 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front hub slight leak

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 169,005 miles

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

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 168,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 166,664 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 166,659 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 163,322 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 159,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 156,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 151,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 144,645 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 144,470 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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G633 GYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G633 GYG, 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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G633 GYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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