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G239 CCS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,953 mi
Last recorded100,953 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG239 CCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,953 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 100,953 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,953 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,523 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,523 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 86,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 86,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,652 miles

slight oil leak rear gearbox seat (transmision hand break

Fail 10 Jul 2006 82,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight oil leak rear gearbox seat (transmision hand break

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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G239 CCS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G239 CCS, 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 G239 CCS registered?

G239 CCS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is G239 CCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G239 CCS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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