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G195 PFJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,286 mi
Last recorded166,286 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 PFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 166,286 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 165,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 165,918 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 165,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 164,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 162,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 162,356 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 160,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 160,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 156,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 152,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 145,444 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 138,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 132,203 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 126,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 126,335 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 122,221 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 122,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 121,175 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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G195 PFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G195 PFJ, 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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G195 PFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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