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G670 RBW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,786 mi
Last recorded128,786 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG670 RBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 128,772 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,239 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj of rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,648 miles

Both front seat belts slightly damaged

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2020 120,817 miles

Both front seatbelts fraying

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,941 miles

Front brake pipes corroding

Front tyres perishing

Rear tyres perishing

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,930 miles

Both rear brakes have a slight bind

Nearside rear shock absorber outer cover corroded

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Underside of vehicle muddy/dirty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,174 miles

All tyres perishing

Both front seatbelts frayed

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Underside of vehicle muddy/dirty

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,475 miles

Various oil leaks

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated and has minor leak of gases

Front tyres perished

Offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear tyres perished and slightly feathered

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,263 miles

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

both front seatbelts have slight damage

centre front seat not fitted at time of test

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2013 112,276 miles

Both front seat belts starting to fray

Slight play in steering arm ball joint

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,395 miles

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

Oil leak

slight oil weap from steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,716 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly pereshed

Rear upper A frame ball joint gaiter split

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,581 miles

horn switch sensitive

Fail 23 Oct 2008 93,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,433 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 92,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,557 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,704 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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G670 RBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G670 RBW, 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 G670 RBW registered?

G670 RBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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