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G722 HWY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,745 mi
Last recorded173,745 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG722 HWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 173,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 173,445 miles

Jeep adapted for off road

Pass 17 Dec 2020 172,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 172,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 172,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 169,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 159,628 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 159,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 149,156 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 146,799 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 146,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 142,479 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 142,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 142,422 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 142,422 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 139,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 139,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 131,264 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 131,262 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 122,321 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 122,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 115,739 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 109,173 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 109,078 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G722 HWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G722 HWY, 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 G722 HWY registered?

G722 HWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G722 HWY safe to buy?

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