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G645 NCA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,747 mi
Last recorded132,747 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,747 miles

all four springs are slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both windscreen wipers are parking slightly high, not in drivers view of road

front number plate is slightly delaminated

n/s/f brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear driveshaft front hardy spicer has play in cup bearings

slight oil leak from rear diff housing

slight oil leak from steering box lower oil seal

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,715 miles

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

all four springs are slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded at rear section.

n/s headlight slightly dim

n/s/f and o/s/f top swivel joints on axle have slight play

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

slight oil leaks from both front axle swivel oil seals, gear box and rear diff.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 132,690 miles

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/f and o/s/f top swivel joints have slight play.

n/s/r suspension rubber bump stop is deteriorating

power steering box has a slight oil leak from lower gland seal

slight oil leaks from both front axle seals also gearbox and rear diff housing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 132,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/f and o/s/f top swivel joints have slight play.

n/s/r suspension rubber bump stop is deteriorating

power steering box has a slight oil leak from lower gland seal

slight oil leaks from both front axle seals also gearbox and rear diff housing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,646 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f top and bottom swivel joints have slight free play

Pass 23 Aug 2012 132,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 132,111 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 131,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 131,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drag link gaiter split

front tyre perished in treads

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s panard rod bush has slight movement

rear exhaust mount perished

slight play in front hubs

Fail 7 Sep 2009 131,698 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Drag link gaitor split

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

Front tyre perished in treads

Near side, rear, bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside panard rod bush has slight movement

Play in front hubs

Rear exhaust mount persished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 131,344 miles

slight movement in headlight switch brake servo ok but suspect slightly restricted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 129,871 miles

footbrake performance low

Pass 18 Aug 2006 127,496 miles

front axle bushes weak

servo action weak

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 NCA 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 84.6%.

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 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 NCA, 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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What year was G645 NCA registered?

G645 NCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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