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F637 GAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,598 mi
Last recorded163,598 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF637 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 163,598 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside front swivel housing seal leaking

Fail 2 Jan 2013 163,598 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox oil leak

nearside front swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2011 159,152 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 155,831 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 155,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 153,174 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery tray corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 153,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery tray corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 150,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 150,925 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 147,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 143,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 139,270 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 139,270 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside 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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F637 GAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F637 GAO, 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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What year was F637 GAO registered?

F637 GAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1989.

Is F637 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F637 GAO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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