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G221 PAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,702 mi
Last recorded150,702 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 PAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 150,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight bind n/s/r brake

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several repairs in same area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from bot rear axel end caps

Pass 26 Nov 2018 148,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 145,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 139,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 138,320 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 138,315 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 136,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 135,522 miles

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

Front brake disks slightly corroded on inside of disk

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing (next to rim)

o/s/r bump stop missing

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 135,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disks slightly corroded on inside of disk

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing (next to rim)

o/s/r bump stop missing

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 133,903 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 133,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 129,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 122,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 114,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 104,855 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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G221 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G221 PAP, 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 G221 PAP registered?

G221 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G221 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G221 PAP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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