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G791 SSL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,707 mi
Last recorded114,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG791 SSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 114,707 miles

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

free play at steering wheel ,play in steering box? slight blow from rear exhaust cracked pipe

Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty loose (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear drums leaking fluid engine oil leak exhaust crackedfree oplay at steering wheel

Pass 11 May 2016 102,659 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 101,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 101,076 miles

leak suspected from injector pump . effecting engine mount

offside outer seat belt bruised in door

Pass 8 May 2013 100,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside rear bump stop req1uired

offside front bump stop required

offside front headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 8 May 2012 99,202 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2012 99,202 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2011 98,116 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 97,119 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 96,380 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 96,380 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 95,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2007 94,168 miles

adviseries as before

Fail 3 May 2007 94,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,952 miles

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

small engine oil leak

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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G791 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G791 SSL, 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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G791 SSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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