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G228 KWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 KWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,007 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 115,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 114,134 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 114,116 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub swivels leaking (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub swivels leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 113,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f floor rusted & holed but no affecting the security of the body.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,223 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,620 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 106,403 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 106,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 105,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 101,243 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 101,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 100,788 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 100,788 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G228 KWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G228 KWT, 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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G228 KWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.

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