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G797 GHG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,117 mi
Last recorded175,117 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 GHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 175,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs getting corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 174,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front diff oil leak

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside mirror slightly insecure

steering damper offside bush slightly worn

Fail 13 Nov 2008 174,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front diff oil leak

nearside front bump stop missing

nearside mirror slightly insecure

steering damper offside bush slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2007 172,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 172,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G797 GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G797 GHG, 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 G797 GHG registered?

G797 GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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