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G267 XVC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,867 mi
Last recorded135,867 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG267 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 135,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small oil weep from rear diff and gearbox/transferbox

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 131,520 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 127,143 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 127,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 122,766 miles

exhaust blow

front prop front joint worn

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blow

front prop front joint worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 117,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing low

oil leak

slight play axle balljoint

slight play drag joints

slight play steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2008 108,349 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 108,349 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 100,546 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 100,535 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G267 XVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G267 XVC, 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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G267 XVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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