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G91 UMT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,107 mi
Last recorded190,107 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG91 UMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 190,107 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 190,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly in lower cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around nearside rear upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 188,525 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 188,516 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis around shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 187,700 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle been undersealed all over

Fail 24 Nov 2017 187,700 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016
Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 177,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

vechile has all over corrosion not holed at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2013 175,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 175,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 172,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 172,409 miles

Oil leak

front swivels greased

Fail 14 Nov 2011 172,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front swivels greased

Pass 1 Dec 2010 162,578 miles

slight leak from power steering// floor/battery box corroded// rear prop u/j has slight play// rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 162,507 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

power steering has slight leak// floor/ battery box corroded// rear prop u/j has slight play// rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 162,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 156,464 miles

contamination at hand brake drum but works fine

diesel tank damp but no drip

n/s/r chassie getting very week and has small hole

o/s headlamp reflector dull

Fail 15 Apr 2009 156,458 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

contamination at hand brake drum but works fine

diesel tank damp but no drip

n/s/r chassie getting very week and has small hole

o/s headlamp reflector dull

Pass 3 Apr 2008 150,698 miles

handbrake drum is wet with oil but brake works fine

n/s/r pipe starting to rust

o/s/f tyre going out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2007 145,881 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 145,881 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

diesel tank damp with diesel

rear crossmember becoming weak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 142,074 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 142,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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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G91 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G91 UMT, 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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G91 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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