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G861 CSG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 CSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 128,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 128,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 119,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 119,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,926 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 18,926 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,926 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

passengers seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 17,540 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front inner wings holed

Fail 7 Oct 2014 17,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front inner wings holed

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 114,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,999 miles

Offside Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 114,992 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 114,992 miles

Both rear suspension buffer stops missing

Brake pipe to rear on top of chassis not visible/not inspected

Dust excluder seal split on steering drop arm

Exhaust front pipe support bracket slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Outer wing support stays corroded

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Slight corrosion to front/rear axle housings at arm attachment brackets

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 2 Nov 2010 114,992 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Both rear suspension buffer stops missing

Brake pipe to rear on top of chassis not visible/not inspected

Dust excluder seal split on steering drop arm

Exhaust front pipe support bracket slightly corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Outer wing support stays corroded

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Slight corrosion to front/rear axle housings at arm attachment brackets

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2009 114,992 miles

Corrosion at rear crossmember not within any prescribed area (use of towbar for a lightweight trailer only is adviseable).

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S and O/S front brake disc splash shield corroded/missing.

N/S and O/S rear suspension rebound buffer missing.

O/S and N/S rear outer wing support arm broken.

Play in o/s front swivel hub bearings not excessive.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Reversing lamp not working.

Steering drop arm dust seal split.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 114,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Corrosion at rear crossmember not within any prescribed area (use of towbar for a lightweight trailer only is adviseable).

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S and O/S front brake disc splash shield corroded/missing.

N/S and O/S rear suspension rebound buffer missing.

O/S and N/S rear outer wing support arm broken.

Play in o/s front swivel hub bearings not excessive.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Reversing lamp not working.

Steering drop arm dust seal split.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,992 miles

Corrosion at rear body mountings and several areas of chassis withstand thumb pressure.

N/S front position lamp dim.

N/S rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Play in o/s steering swivel hub bearings not excessive.

Seat belt webbings slightly damaged.

Steering drop arm ball joint dust seal split.

Support arm for n/s and o/s rear outer wing corroded, broken.

Wear developing in rear joint of front propeller shaft.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 114,992 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Corrosion at rear body mountings and several areas of chassis withstand thumb pressure.

N/S front position lamp dim.

N/S rear suspension bump stop rubber missing.

Play in o/s steering swivel hub bearings not excessive.

Seat belt webbings slightly damaged.

Steering drop arm ball joint dust seal split.

Support arm for n/s and o/s rear outer wing corroded, broken.

Wear developing in rear joint of front propeller shaft.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 112,164 miles

Corrosion at o/s rear body mounting not excessive.

Corrosion at rear crossmember not within any prescribed area.

Corrosion at various areas of chassis etc assessed, not excessive.

Damage to driver and passenger seat belt webbing not excessive.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in o/s steering swivel hub bearings not excessive.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 112,164 miles

Corrosion at o/s rear body mounting not excessive.

Corrosion at rear crossmember not within any prescribed area.

Corrosion at various areas of chassis etc assessed, not excessive.

Damage to driver and passenger seat belt webbing not excessive.

Play in o/s steering swivel hub bearings not excessive.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,002 miles

Chassis corrosion at o/s rear roadspring top mounting withstands thumb pressure.

Corrosion at various areas of chassis,rear cross member etc not excessive.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 107,002 miles

Chassis corrosion at o/s rear roadspring top mounting withstands thumb pressure.

Corrosion at various areas of chassis,rear cross member etc not excessive.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 102,158 miles

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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G861 CSG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 G861 CSG, 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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G861 CSG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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