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G883 HKY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,481 mi
Last recorded110,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG883 HKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,481 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 110,480 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 110,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) stearing arm and locking device missing (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 May 2017 110,324 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2012 108,930 miles

brake servo hose rubbing against fuel pipe

offside front hub seal leaking oil

Fail 17 Apr 2012 108,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

brake servo hose rubbing against fuel pipe

offside front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 3 May 2011 106,297 miles

brake servo pipe rubbing

front [inner] brake pads appear low?

indicator switch loose

rear brake discs rusty

various metal brake pipes becoming rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2010 103,280 miles

front headlamps deteriateing

front num pate damaged

soiled u/side

taip pipe deteriateing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,137 miles

front num plate damaged

heavily soiled generally

pedal anti slip showing wear

rear indicator lenses starting to discolour

slight wear in lower steering column coupling

Fail 23 Feb 2009 100,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front num plate damaged

heavily soiled generally

pedal anti slip showing wear

rear indicator lenses starting to discolour

slight wear in lower steering column coupling

Fail 23 Feb 2009 100,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front num plate damaged

heavily soiled generally

pedal anti slip showing wear

rear indicator lenses starting to discolour

slight wear in lower steering column coupling

steering damper bush showing wear

Pass 11 Feb 2008 94,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 158,698 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 158,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 156,243 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 156,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G883 HKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G883 HKY, 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 G883 HKY registered?

G883 HKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G883 HKY safe to buy?

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