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G95 NHR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,903 mi
Last recorded113,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG95 NHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 113,903 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank dented underside

offside inner wall of tyre has split but not down to cords

rear suspension bump stop missing to nearside

slight leak on both front swivel hub joints

welded repair to offside rear chassis and rear crossmember

Pass 29 Jun 2007 112,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both globe joints are leaking grease

Fail 22 Jun 2007 112,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both globe joints are leaking grease

Pass 15 May 2006 109,928 miles

Both front globe joints leaking oil.

Fail 15 May 2006 109,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front globe joints leaking oil.

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

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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G95 NHR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G95 NHR, 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 G95 NHR registered?

G95 NHR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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