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G245 EVH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 EVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,838 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,783 miles

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

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,641 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 66,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,236 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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G245 EVH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G245 EVH, 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 G245 EVH registered?

G245 EVH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G245 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G245 EVH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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