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G730 HWY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 HWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,026 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed close to coil spring (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed close to coil spring (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front hub has slight leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,276 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,276 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,687 miles

Battery tray corroded

Front flexi hoses rubbing on springs

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,930 miles

Both front out riggers corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 76,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front out riggers corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 145,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 145,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 141,054 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 141,054 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 136,258 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 136,256 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 130,942 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 130,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 126,539 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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G730 HWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G730 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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G730 HWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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