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G816 NKE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,252 mi
Last recorded113,252 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 NKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 113,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both hub seals leaking slightly

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 112,979 miles

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

o/s/f swivel hub seal slightly leaking

slight play in pitman arm ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2017 112,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 112,521 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 111,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 111,408 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 110,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2012 110,292 miles

Fuel tank drain plug area damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,084 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 109,076 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,306 miles

Oil filter damaged.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil filter damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 102,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 101,450 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 101,440 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 98,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 NKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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