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G273 SSN

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,999 mi
Last recorded189,999 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 189,999 miles

vehicle chassis section has had metral plate weld in variouse place and streel brake pipes are underseald

Pass 11 Apr 2011 188,685 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 188,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

vehicle chassis section are underseald and have had metral plate in variouse place

Pass 10 Mar 2010 185,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 180,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 173,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 168,714 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 SSN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SSN, 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 SSN registered?

G273 SSN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G273 SSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G273 SSN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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