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G799 UTP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

139,249 mi
Last recorded139,249 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 UTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 139,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all floors and frame work very rusty

complete chassis is very rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2024 139,249 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all floors and frame work very rusty

complete chassis is very rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis very rusty front to rear and all out riggers

floors and suports rusty

suspension and springs very rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2023 139,242 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis very rusty front to rear and all out riggers

floors and suports rusty

suspension and springs very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2022 139,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension rusty

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both floors and floor suports very rusty

chassis very rusty all over

Fail 18 Jul 2022 139,224 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension rusty

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both floors and floor suports very rusty

chassis very rusty all over

Pass 22 Jul 2021 139,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension rusty

chassis and all out riggers rusty

floor frames rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2021 139,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension rusty

chassis and all out riggers rusty

floor frames rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

chassis and out riggers rusty

floor frames rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2019 139,033 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension rusty

chassis and out riggers very rusty

floor frames rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2019 139,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension rusty

chassis and out riggers very rusty

floor frames rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mainifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and out riggers rusty

floor outer rails very rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2018 138,994 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected steering damper (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and out riggers rusty

floor outer rails very rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,505 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis and floors rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2017 138,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis and floors rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2016 138,493 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis and centre floor suport rusty

fuel pipes surface rust at rear

Fail 17 Jun 2016 138,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cross member (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis and centre floor suport rusty

fuel pipes surface rust at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear crossmember corroded

wiper blades spliting

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 137,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 137,365 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 137,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 137,233 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 135,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 132,332 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 132,313 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion to floor offside and nearside

Hub seals leaking both sides

Pass 13 Feb 2009 125,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 118,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 111,360 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 111,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 104,859 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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G799 UTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 G799 UTP, 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 G799 UTP registered?

G799 UTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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