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G78 NHR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,937 mi
Last recorded193,937 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 NHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 193,937 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel slight leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 187,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 180,828 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 174,262 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 166,619 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides and slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 158,775 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,126 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 150,126 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 137,409 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 137,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 132,491 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 132,447 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside axle swivel slight leak

Offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 128,901 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 125,079 miles

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

Nearside front axle swivel housing slight leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 125,079 miles

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

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front axle swivel housing slight leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 120,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,923 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,391 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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G78 NHR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G78 NHR, 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 G78 NHR registered?

G78 NHR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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