MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,548 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
both rear bumpstops missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of G255 PAP?
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What year was G255 PAP registered?
G255 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G255 PAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for G255 PAP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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