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G960 UGV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,484 mi
Last recorded199,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 UGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 199,484 miles

Fluid around steering box - no leak apparent

OSF swivel leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2017 199,479 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired NSR chassis at radius arm mounting -non continuous welded repair (2.4.A.3)

Fluid around steering box - no leak apparent

OSF swivel leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 198,819 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint/hub seal has seepage of grease

Offside Front swivel joint/hub seal has seepage of grease

Steering box has a slight oil leak pipe union on top of the box (2.2.D.2e)

rear diff crown seal has slight oil seepage

Pass 13 Nov 2015 196,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front inner hub seal leaking grease/oil

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component union at the bottom of the pump (2.3.3b)

gearbox/transfer box oil leak

nearside and offside rear outer hub covers have some seepage of grease/oil

oil leak

rear diff front seal has seepage of oil

Pass 18 Nov 2014 195,755 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front prop shaft rear most UJ has slight play

front prop shaft, slider joint gaiter deteriorated/splitting

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation

nearside and offside rear hub seals have slight seepage of grease

Pass 2 Dec 2013 194,940 miles

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

offside front swivel joint/hub has a slight leak of grease

Pass 9 Oct 2012 194,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 191,532 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 191,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all seats in poor condition

nsr body support corroded

nsr hub seal leaking

slight play osr hub bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2010 189,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ft number plate slightly damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2010 189,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

ft number plate slightly damaged

rear prop rear u/j worn

signs of fluid/oil on n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Oct 2008 183,875 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 183,875 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 177,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 177,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 174,680 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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G960 UGV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G960 UGV, 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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G960 UGV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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