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G123 VFG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,230 mi
Last recorded180,230 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 VFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 180,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 176,363 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 176,001 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 175,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 175,986 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 175,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2012
Pass 14 Jul 2011 169,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 165,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 163,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 161,203 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

repairs sealed over

some movement/rear a frame joint

vehicle is range rover/land rover combination

Pass 27 Sep 2006 160,292 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 160,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to front & rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Aug 2005 154,472 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 154,472 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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G123 VFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G123 VFG, 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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G123 VFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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