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G645 GYG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,376 mi
Last recorded197,376 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG645 GYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 197,376 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 194,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 194,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward facing loose on nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached a frame bolt not securing the ball joint correctly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 189,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 180,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 173,805 miles

CHASSIS GENERALLY IN PLACES SOUNDS WEAK.

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

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

TAILPIPE /SILENCER FLANGE CORRODED. O/S WIPER SPLIT. FRONT BRAKE PIPES/FRONT AND REAR COILS CORRODED.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 173,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

CHASSIS GENERALLY IN PLACES SOUNDS WEAK.

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

TAILPIPE /SILENCER FLANGE CORRODED. O/S WIPER SPLIT. FRONT BRAKE PIPES/FRONT AND REAR COILS CORRODED.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 167,130 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 167,130 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 154,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 147,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 138,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 133,252 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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G645 GYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G645 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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G645 GYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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