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G912 MAT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,127 mi
Last recorded165,127 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG912 MAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 165,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 163,912 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 163,911 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 162,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 160,970 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 159,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 158,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 155,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 153,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 151,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 149,388 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 149,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 145,436 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 145,411 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 145,397 miles

Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 141,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 135,642 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 135,591 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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G912 MAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 G912 MAT, 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 G912 MAT registered?

G912 MAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G912 MAT safe to buy?

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