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G134 VFW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,550 mi
Last recorded113,550 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG134 VFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,145 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,847 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,811 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hubs loosing grease

drivers door lower hinge loose

front coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,523 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 106,523 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 101,481 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 94,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 94,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 91,202 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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G134 VFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G134 VFW, 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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G134 VFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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