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G101 FNH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 FNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 129,872 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Slight corrosion to gas tank

Fail 8 Feb 2016 129,872 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Slight corrosion to gas tank

Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,970 miles

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

corrosion to o/s rear body mount

Pass 13 Feb 2014 127,342 miles

Bonnett safty catch missing

N/s rear door will not open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 127,341 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Bonnett safty catch missing

N/s rear door will not open

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,537 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,829 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 116,829 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,330 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 105,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 100,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,981 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 97,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 95,555 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 89,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 89,649 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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G101 FNH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 G101 FNH, 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 G101 FNH registered?

G101 FNH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G101 FNH safe to buy?

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