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G648 RNC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG648 RNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 88,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 87,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 87,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,550 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,404 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advisory*** (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advisory*** (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 72,412 miles

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

both front dip beams stay on

due to winch modifacation vecheile fitted with a smaller than standard reg plate

front windscreen washer us but screen is of a fold down type

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,418 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 66,418 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,385 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 57,418 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 57,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,807 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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G648 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G648 RNC, 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 G648 RNC registered?

G648 RNC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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