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G988 FVV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 FVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 121,016 miles

daylight use only

Pass 6 Feb 2025 120,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 120,248 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger! and body mount slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 120,240 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to other failure items! (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment New joint is insecure! (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger! and body mount slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,926 miles

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

oil leak

play in transfer box

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2016 115,921 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

oil leak

play in transfer box

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 113,288 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 111,491 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear and offside front hub seals slight leak.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 111,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear and offside front hub seals slight leak.

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,894 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 109,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 104,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 104,787 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front prop shaft flange mounting bolts loose.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 101,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 98,543 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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G988 FVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G988 FVV, 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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G988 FVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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