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G828 NKE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

278,731 mi
Last recorded278,731 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG828 NKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 278,731 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 264,246 miles

Nearside Chassis repairs going rusty again

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body outrigger corroded (fuel tank one)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 248,092 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

battery box corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 235,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 224,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 219,553 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 210,687 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate wet

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

corrosion in rear chassis and cross member

corrosion starting in brake master cylinder mounting area

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Jun 2016 201,481 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 190,303 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 178,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 178,825 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 170,347 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 170,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 170,195 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 170,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 166,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 160,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 160,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 155,354 miles

All tyres split and perished on outer side walls

Nearside headlamp low aim

Noise from nearside front brake

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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G828 NKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G828 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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What year was G828 NKE registered?

G828 NKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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