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G124 TGF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,120 mi
Last recorded4,120 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG124 TGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 4,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 2,505 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 2,483 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 1,185 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 138,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 134,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 132,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 132,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 128,591 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 127,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 125,640 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 124,698 miles

20% front brake imbalance

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers have wear

rear axel 'A' frame ball joint has a split greese seal

rear brake imbalance , nearside underperforming

rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2007 124,698 miles

20% front brake imbalance

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers have wear

rear axel 'A' frame ball joint has a split greese seal

rear brake imbalance , nearside underperforming

rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

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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G124 TGF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G124 TGF, 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 G124 TGF registered?

G124 TGF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G124 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G124 TGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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