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G805 GNT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,730 mi
Last recorded147,730 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 GNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 147,730 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi corroded

ignition switch faulty

off road tyres fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 147,730 miles

ignition switch faulty

off road tyres fitted

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly poor fuse connection (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 143,159 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2015 143,137 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 139,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,405 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front prop shaft forward universal joint has slight play advise lubrication

Pass 26 Jan 2012 131,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2012 130,998 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2011 124,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 117,658 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 108,807 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,807 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,039 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 103,687 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 103,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,575 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 99,573 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

advise n/s/r indicator lense broken

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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G805 GNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G805 GNT, 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 G805 GNT registered?

G805 GNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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