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G255 PAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,548 mi
Last recorded90,548 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 PAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,548 miles

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

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

front and rear axle bushes slightly worn

front and rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside and chassis

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,361 miles

front and rear axle bushes worn

front and rear coil springs corroded

front flexi hoses slightly detierated

general corrosion to chassis

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2010 90,361 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front and rear axle bushes worn

front and rear coil springs corroded

front flexi hoses slightly detierated

general corrosion to chassis

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body rust offside

both sides front axle bushes worn

general rust on whole of chassis

Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,900 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body rust offside

both sides front axle bushes worn

general rust on whole of chassis

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 89,528 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2006 89,187 miles

both rear bumpstops missing

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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G255 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G255 PAP, 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 G255 PAP registered?

G255 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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