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G735 MLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,608 mi
Last recorded129,608 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG735 MLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 129,608 miles

both rear tyres are starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,880 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

slight leak from front swivels

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,880 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front swivels leaking

both front tyres cracking on tread

both rear doors inner rubber seal mount corroded

nearside rear crossmember slightly corroded

nearside rear door corroded on innerside

offside rear side step mounting rail corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 123,858 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front swivels leaking

both front tyres cracking on tread

both rear doors inner rubber seal mount corroded

nearside rear crossmember slightly corroded

nearside rear door corroded on innerside

offside rear side step mounting rail corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 123,388 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 123,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 122,540 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

foot brake travel slight high

front and rear tyres starting to perish

hand brake travel slightly high

head lamps on lower line

headlamp patterns poor

o/s headl;amp corroding

o/s rear door wont open

radiator in poor condition

side body and rear cross member rusted

slight damage to fron t seat belts

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2010 122,533 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre seat belt catch surround missing

front tyres starting to perish

radiator in poor condition

rear tyres starting to perish

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 25 Jan 2006 120,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 120,535 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

structure holding body to chassis corroded.just front of rear wheels

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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G735 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G735 MLG, 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 G735 MLG registered?

G735 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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