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G233 KWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,946 mi
Last recorded133,946 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 KWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 133,946 miles

Oil leak ()

slight leak nsf swivel

Fail 19 Feb 2018 133,944 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

slight leak nsf swivel

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,178 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,648 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 127,646 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2015 123,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,339 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 116,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 116,497 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2006 98,534 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 98,534 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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G233 KWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G233 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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What year was G233 KWT registered?

G233 KWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1989.

Is G233 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G233 KWT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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