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G931 MTV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,142 mi
Last recorded116,142 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG931 MTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,142 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 116,142 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,216 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight power steering fluid leak from pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,778 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 99,226 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 98,589 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,928 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 96,229 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,949 miles

underneath of vehicle heavilly undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,955 miles

underneath of vehicle heavilly undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2012 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2011 82,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery box starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,860 miles

battery box starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,960 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 76,945 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,865 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 58,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 47,346 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G931 MTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G931 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 G931 MTV registered?

G931 MTV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1989.

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