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G978 OGA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 OGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 121,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 116,040 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW, NS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 7 May 2013 114,997 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING AND WORN, FRONT STABIZER BUSH WORN, FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, NS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES,

Pass 17 May 2012 114,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 114,168 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in lower steering column bush

wiring around bulkhead requires securing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,908 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

headlight images vague

Fail 29 Jul 2010 110,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 110,844 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front rock guard insecurly fitted to vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,356 miles

both front floorpans come away inside

front suspension has slight play in a joint

propshaft joints worn

transfer box diff worn

waterpump leaking

wiper rubbers split

Fail 22 Jun 2009 109,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise both front floor

advise wiper blades

noise on steering when turning

tranfer box diff worn

Pass 31 May 2008 107,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 106,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 104,597 miles

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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G978 OGA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G978 OGA, 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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G978 OGA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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