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G967 MEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,116 mi
Last recorded240,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG967 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 240,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 229,346 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 229,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 225,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 219,213 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 215,551 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play detected in pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 212,449 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 212,435 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 209,495 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play chalked up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight leak on fuel?investigate

Fail 5 Jul 2018 209,442 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking small fuel leak at rear of fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam and dip operation reversed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box drop arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2017 206,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 202,770 miles

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

some corrosion front chassis outriggers

Pass 6 May 2014 190,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 187,474 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 181,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 174,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 166,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 161,032 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 161,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leak from transmission brake/gearbox output seal

Pass 8 Jul 2008 154,230 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 145,804 miles

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

steering joints secured with ny-lock nuts, no split pins fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2007 145,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering joints secured with ny-lock nuts, no split pins fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,147 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 136,147 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic 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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G967 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G967 MEC, 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 G967 MEC registered?

G967 MEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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