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G273 HEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,797 mi
Last recorded152,797 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 HEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 152,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes from previous repair left on vehicle insecure but not dangerous

Fail 22 Jan 2009 152,797 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes from previous repair left on vehicle insecure but not dangerous

Pass 29 Jan 2008 150,309 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 150,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 147,408 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 141,858 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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G273 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White 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 G273 HEG, 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 G273 HEG registered?

G273 HEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G273 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G273 HEG 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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