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G226 PAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,783 mi
Last recorded11,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 PAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 11,783 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 11,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 11,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 11,186 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 11,172 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 30 May 2014 11,133 miles

Oil leak

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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G226 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G226 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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How do I check the history of G226 PAP?

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What year was G226 PAP registered?

G226 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G226 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G226 PAP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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