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G778 MHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,006 mi
Last recorded90,006 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 MHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,006 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,749 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 85,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,939 miles

offside front tyre has small split/dasmage on outer sidewall.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 82,908 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

offside front tyre has small split/dasmage on outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 80,415 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 80,415 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bad engine oil leak

fluid leak from o/s/r hub, possible brake fluid

incorrect markings on front number plate

n/s/r door unable to open

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

spare wheel sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2006 76,772 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 76,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 73,501 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 73,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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G778 MHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G778 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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G778 MHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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