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G22 OKM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 OKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2006 131,060 miles

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leaking from both front swivel hub housings

Fail 15 Mar 2006 131,060 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leaking from both front swivel hub housings

Fail 7 Mar 2006 131,020 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

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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G22 OKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G22 OKM, 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 G22 OKM registered?

G22 OKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G22 OKM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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