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G240 PCE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,353 mi
Last recorded164,353 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG240 PCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 164,353 miles

all tyres the side walls are cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2014 164,353 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres the side walls are cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 158,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 158,827 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 150,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp loose/missing at gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2011 144,570 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise body support bar rusty and holed

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise front brake pads getting low

advise front brake pipes rusty

advise front coil springs rusty

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/f chassis rusty

advise o/s/r link arm worn

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2011 144,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise body support bar rusty and holed

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise front brake pads getting low

advise front brake pipes rusty

advise front coil springs rusty

advise front number plate cracked

advise n/s/f chassis rusty

advise o/s/r link arm worn

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2010 136,233 miles

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

corrosion to body surport bar

front and rear coil springs corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Apr 2010 136,233 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to body surport bar

front and rear coil springs corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,364 miles

front number plate cracked

slight signs of corrosion to rear chassis and suspension componants

Pass 22 Apr 2008 117,141 miles

oil leak from rear of gear box box noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2007 109,462 miles

oil leak from gear box slight exhaust blow at front exhaust manifould

Pass 29 Mar 2006 104,903 miles

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

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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G240 PCE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G240 PCE, 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 G240 PCE registered?

G240 PCE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G240 PCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G240 PCE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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