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G874 ENP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,167 mi
Last recorded124,167 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG874 ENP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 124,167 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

corrosion on boot floor

corrosion on chassis

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,023 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 124,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,599 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 122,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,332 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 119,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 118,831 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear body mount crossmember corroded and holed.2.play in both front hubs.3.both front brake hoses touching

Fail 27 Apr 2011 118,816 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear body mount crossmember corroded and holed.2.play in both front hubs.3.both front brake hoses touching

Pass 15 Apr 2010 117,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,725 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 115,033 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 115,021 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 112,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 109,514 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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G874 ENP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G874 ENP, 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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G874 ENP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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