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G926 SBW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,237 mi
Last recorded87,237 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG926 SBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,237 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,187 miles

ADVISE Exhaust system rubbing on rear part of chassis.

ADVISE Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear pipe just before rear exhaust box rubbing on chassis.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,172 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 84,170 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 82,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,140 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,493 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,191 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 71,191 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK EMISSIONS DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 68,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 66,741 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 66,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G926 SBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G926 SBW, 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 G926 SBW registered?

G926 SBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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