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G92 ECT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,440 mi
Last recorded170,440 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG92 ECT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 170,440 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mountin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 170,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 170,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play leaking oil on to brake back plate (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 170,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 168,912 miles

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

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind when spun

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

both front hub seals slight weap

Pass 22 Aug 2014 167,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 165,421 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 18 Jul 2012 163,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside and offside front hub seals have a slight weap

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

offside seat base cracked and lose but not strucktural.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 161,183 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 161,182 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 158,022 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 158,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 154,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,760 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 149,760 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

ns front hub retaining bolt missing.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 144,134 miles

ADVISE NOT TO USE TOW BAR UNTIL CROSSMEMBER REPAIRED

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 139,189 miles

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

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)

slight scratching to outer edge of swept area

spotlights wired to work with main beam

Fail 18 Jul 2006 139,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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)

Slight scratching to outer edge of swept area

spotlights wired to work with main beam

Fail 13 Jul 2006 139,163 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight scratching to outer edge of swept area

spotlights wired to work with main beam

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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G92 ECT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G92 ECT, 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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G92 ECT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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