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G212 KWR

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,392 mi
Last recorded145,392 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG212 KWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 145,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 146,597 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 146,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 141,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 134,877 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 134,871 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 133,735 miles

Both Front Mud Shields Missing From Break Discs

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 132,379 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 131,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front back plates missing on both front brakes

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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G212 KWR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G212 KWR, 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 G212 KWR registered?

G212 KWR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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