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G98 MRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,754 mi
Last recorded169,754 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 169,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 165,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

half shaft seals have slight seepage

Fail 25 Sep 2024 165,562 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

half shaft seals have slight seepage

Pass 9 Oct 2023 164,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 159,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 158,397 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 158,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 152,484 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,031 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 151,466 miles

Axle beam inappropriately repaired Both hub seals leaking. (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bad Feathering on tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,446 miles

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

both front hubs leaking slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2018 151,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2017 148,682 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but considered excessive due to type of tyre

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to type of tyre

Offside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly

Oil leak ()

Poor headlamp beam images

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 148,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but considered excessive due to type of tyre

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to type of tyre

Offside Front tractor joint/hub seal leaking slightly

Oil leak ()

Poor headlamp beam images

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 145,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excesive due to tyre type

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to tyre type

offside and nearside front tractor joint seals slight leak

oil leak transfer/gearbox area

Fail 16 Mar 2016 145,471 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excesive due to tyre type

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scratched/split but not considered excessive due to tyre type

offside and nearside front tractor joint seals slight leak

oil leak transfer/gearbox area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 140,869 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 140,852 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

brakes;; both rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2012 139,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2012 139,316 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 137,990 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 137,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 130,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 128,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 124,846 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 136,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 114,196 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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G98 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G98 MRM, 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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G98 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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