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G924 MTV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,243 mi
Last recorded36,243 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG924 MTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 36,243 miles

Front suspension bump stops missing

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Fail 18 Feb 2026 36,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension bump stops missing

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 34,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 34,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 34,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 34,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 33,997 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 33,997 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 32,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 32,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 197,028 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 197,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 196,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 191,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 182,790 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,106 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 87,106 miles

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

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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G924 MTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G924 MTV, 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 G924 MTV registered?

G924 MTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G924 MTV safe to buy?

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