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G929 MTV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,885 mi
Last recorded149,885 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG929 MTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 149,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 148,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 145,642 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,404 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

all tyres perished between tread blocks

Pass 30 Mar 2022 140,831 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 140,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

bulk head foot wells corroded both sides

Pass 11 Jan 2019 137,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipes from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front disk in poor condition

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear prop u/j has slight play

front flexy mounting brackets corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,984 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides front (2.5.A.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front (3.6.B.4e)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,294 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 131,843 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres in a poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 129,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 128,668 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 128,668 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 126,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 124,749 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,336 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 123,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 121,062 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 121,062 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 118,796 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 116,316 miles

Offside Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 116,316 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 115,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 113,890 miles

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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G929 MTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G929 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 G929 MTV registered?

G929 MTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1989.

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