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G283 RWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 RWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 139,168 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty doesn't flash (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 134,641 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 120,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 119,608 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 118,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 115,007 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 110,754 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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G283 RWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G283 RWL, 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 G283 RWL registered?

G283 RWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G283 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G283 RWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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