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G842 TWS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,001 mi
Last recorded117,001 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG842 TWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 117,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 116,978 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Some dampness visible under fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front 100w bulbs fitted to headlamps, not technically road legal

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, under bellhousing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, front joint slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle, suspect pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Steering column anti theft lock not working

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 116,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area, & some oil also visible under bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever reaches end of travel (1.1.6 (c))

Front 100w bulbs fitted to headlamps, not technically road legal

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, front joint slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle, suspect pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Steering column anti theft lock not working

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,955 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 113,950 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage deformed track rod bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 112,869 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay has slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2021 112,854 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine bay has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top of the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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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G842 TWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G842 TWS, 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 G842 TWS registered?

G842 TWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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