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G75 MEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG75 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 121,519 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,502 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 121,501 miles

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

possible water leak from radiator area

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,433 miles

n/s inner door handle faulty

n/s wiper smearing

slight earth fault with o/s/r lights

Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s inner door handle faulty

n/s wiper smearing

slight earth fault with o/s/r lights

Pass 20 Oct 2014 121,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 120,952 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 119,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

os outrigger surporting fuel tank weakened by corrosion

signs of damp around fuel tank poss diesel leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 119,942 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

os outrigger surporting fuel tank weakened by corrosion

signs of damp around fuel tank poss diesel leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 103,101 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 103,101 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 96,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 96,466 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,647 miles

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

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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G75 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G75 MEC, 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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G75 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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