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G846 OTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 OTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,381 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 125,381 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 124,400 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 124,400 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 123,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,317 miles

O/S front out rigger slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,698 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 120,033 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tube out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 119,046 miles

rear cross member rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2019 118,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,891 miles

nearside front tyre getting old

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,946 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 115,946 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,807 miles

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 110,598 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 109,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,973 miles

offside front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,480 miles

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

detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

sharp edges taped over on front bumper

Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,997 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 103,520 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 101,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 99,808 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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G846 OTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G846 OTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G846 OTT registered?

G846 OTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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