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G105 MRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,595 mi
Last recorded141,595 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG105 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2024 141,595 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 140,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened from front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2010 132,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 126,285 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,125 miles

both front hub oil seals damp

both n/s tyres low

o/s/f rear track rod end small amount of lift

Pass 8 Feb 2007 112,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 106,030 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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G105 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G105 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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What year was G105 MRM registered?

G105 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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