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G816 GNT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,326 mi
Last recorded158,326 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 GNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 158,326 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 158,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 158,253 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front tyres side walls cracking

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 158,202 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 157,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 157,792 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 157,531 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 157,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 157,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 156,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 156,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 155,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 153,973 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2008 143,304 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery tray corroded

engine can not be switched off

near side hub damp

off side out rigger holed and corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 143,304 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery tray corroded

engine can not be switched off

near side hub damp

off side out rigger holed and corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2006 143,299 miles

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak from n/s front hub

front prop shaft,front uj worn

rear prop shaft,front & rear uj worn

Pass 2 Aug 2005 127,890 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 127,890 miles

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)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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G816 GNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G816 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 G816 GNT registered?

G816 GNT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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