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G214 RKN

1989 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,121 mi
Last recorded91,121 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG214 RKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general condition of body poor and likely to require repair for next years mot.

offside front and nearside front body mounting in engine bay corrosion present but not considered excessive.

offside front body mounting showing signs of corrosion not considerd excessive

rear body section corroded and holed not a load bearing member or a steering/braking/suspension mounting point.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 91,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general condition of body poor and likely to require repair for next years mot.

offside front and nearside front body mounting in engine bay corrosion present but not considered excessive.

offside front body mounting showing signs of corrosion not considerd excessive

rear body section corroded and holed not a load bearing member or a steering/braking/suspension mounting point.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 90,502 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 90,502 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,213 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 88,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting- nearside front inner wing, offside front inner wing, tailgate door shut, gearbox tunnel/floorpan nearside centre of car and inner door sill under vehicle all not within 30cm of structural load points

slight fluid leaks on both front hub seals

Pass 7 Nov 2007 85,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion starting - nearside and offside front inner wings, general floorpan area (not within 30cm of structural load points, rear panel inside load area door shut

handbrake mechanism feels partially siezed but still able to get adequate brake reading

protective cover missing from rear centre seatbelt catch

slight weeping from nearside and offside front hub seals

Fail 28 Sep 2007 85,526 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion in rear panel inside load area door shut

corrosion starting in nearside and offside front inner wings

hand brake mechanism feels partially siezed, but still able to get an adequate brake reading

protective cover missing from rear centre seatbelt catch

slight seepage from nearside and offside front hub seals

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,432 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 83,432 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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G214 RKN is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 144,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G214 RKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G214 RKN is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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