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G273 KYG

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,019 mi
Last recorded200,019 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 200,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

mid crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2019 200,017 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 200,014 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal slight leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 200,014 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal slight leak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 200,010 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 198,113 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

offside seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 22 Mar 2016 198,113 miles

offside seatbelt starting to fray

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 190,564 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 179,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 166,937 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 166,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 155,230 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads getting low

slight play in offside door hinges

Fail 23 Mar 2012 155,230 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front pads getting low

slight play in offside door hinges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 143,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 143,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 133,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 120,909 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 120,909 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 109,268 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 KYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G273 KYG, 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 KYG registered?

G273 KYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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