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G209 RRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG209 RRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 132,133 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower floor corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 128,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,861 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 120,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,042 miles

Offside steering slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2019 116,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside steering slight play

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 114,383 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,530 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 103,530 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 99,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 88,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 78,983 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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G209 RRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G209 RRM, 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 G209 RRM registered?

G209 RRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G209 RRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G209 RRM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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