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G967 VHA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,205 mi
Last recorded186,205 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 186,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 180,170 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 174,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 170,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 165,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 163,355 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 163,355 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 162,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

anti slip missing from clutch pedal

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 154,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 149,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 143,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 143,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 136,302 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 136,134 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

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 VHA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHA, 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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G967 VHA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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