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MDM 189G

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,920 mi
Last recorded159,920 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 189G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 159,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 155,555 miles

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

advise carpets and plastic stuck to floor

advise chassis corroding

advise front brake back plates corroding

advise front exhaust deteriorating (repair evident)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 149,768 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 149,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 149,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 146,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 141,616 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 136,409 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 136,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 131,481 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 131,481 miles

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

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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MDM 189G is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 MDM 189G, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MDM 189G registered?

MDM 189G is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is MDM 189G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDM 189G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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