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G235 SPN

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,083 mi
Last recorded169,083 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 SPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 169,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear chassis corroading

rear exhaust deteriated

steering wheel deteriated

towbar not fitted at time of test

wipers deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 165,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 159,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 159,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 137,338 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 137,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2006 132,637 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 132,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front bumper rusting

vehicle underside excessively dirty making inspection difficult

Pass 6 Dec 2005 127,079 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 127,078 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre close to wear limit

n/s/r back plate damp

passenger door upper pin fallen out

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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G235 SPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G235 SPN, 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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G235 SPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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