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G790 OCG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,324 mi
Last recorded192,324 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 OCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 192,324 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired BODY OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 192,244 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 192,244 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 191,837 miles

Offside Rear Control arm bush worn play not excessive

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 191,837 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Control arm bush worn play not excessive

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 190,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 190,406 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 190,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 189,405 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 189,401 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 188,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 187,035 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 18 Jan 2016 185,901 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 185,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 183,476 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 177,158 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 161,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 157,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 152,365 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 152,362 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

back bok blowing

back box mounting broken

Pass 21 Jan 2008 146,420 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 146,420 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 140,730 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 140,485 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 132,737 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 132,621 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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G790 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G790 OCG, 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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G790 OCG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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