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G808 MKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 MKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 162,060 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 162,022 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush causing side ways axel movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 154,704 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Feb 2015 154,691 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,449 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 147,039 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s rear hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 142,915 miles

bad oil leak

front steering seals starting to leak

n/s & o/s front tyres perishing & side walls deforming slightly

rear tyres perishing n/s & o/s

Fail 31 May 2012 142,906 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bad oil leak

front steering seals starting to leak

n/s & o/s front tyres perishing & side walls deforming slightly

rear tyres perishing n/s & o/s

Pass 19 Jun 2006 135,676 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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G808 MKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G808 MKH, 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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G808 MKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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