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G767 MHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,638 mi
Last recorded159,638 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG767 MHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 159,638 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint on a frame slight wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres side walls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 159,638 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint on a frame slight wear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres side walls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 159,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 159,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 159,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 159,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 159,422 miles

vehicle is heavily modified for off road use

Pass 17 Nov 2015 159,280 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 158,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 158,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 157,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 157,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 157,559 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside side centre ottrigger corroded

offside centre outrigger corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 156,201 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 155,494 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 155,494 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 153,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 150,678 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 150,678 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 141,655 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 141,655 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 134,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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G767 MHH 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 69.6%.

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 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 G767 MHH, 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 G767 MHH registered?

G767 MHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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