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G746 MLG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,227 mi
Last recorded113,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG746 MLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,227 miles

chassis and brake pipes corroded

front n/s tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,420 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front n/s tyre cracking

slight play in the front o/s wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 111,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pipes corroded

front n/s tyre cracking

slight play in the front o/s wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,401 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play at the steering wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2012 107,310 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 107,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pipes corroded

front steering damper has play in the bushs

Pass 8 Jul 2011 104,684 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

play in the steering

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,050 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in the front swivel joints

play in the steering

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,924 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 27 Jul 2007 99,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 99,077 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion starting to all metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre starting to crack / perish slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,267 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Jul 2005 97,079 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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G746 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 G746 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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G746 MLG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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