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G776 FVX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,335 mi
Last recorded97,335 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG776 FVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 97,335 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 97,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 97,335 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,415 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,962 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 96,856 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,709 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 85,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,698 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,673 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 178,416 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 178,416 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s front axle stabilizer bar bushes slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2008 160,775 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 143,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 118,999 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 118,999 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G776 FVX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G776 FVX, 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 G776 FVX registered?

G776 FVX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G776 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G776 FVX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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