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G144 ARV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 ARV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,274 miles

brake pipes coated in underseal at rear

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,241 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 63,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G144 ARV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G144 ARV, 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 G144 ARV registered?

G144 ARV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G144 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G144 ARV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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