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G736 MLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

263,721 mi
Last recorded263,721 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG736 MLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 263,721 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 263,721 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 262,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 262,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 262,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 261,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 261,489 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 258,433 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 255,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 253,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 253,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 249,299 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 247,126 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 247,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 242,875 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 239,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 239,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 234,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 225,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 218,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 208,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 200,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 189,817 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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G736 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 G736 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 G736 MLG registered?

G736 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G736 MLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G736 MLG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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