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G285 OAM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,276 mi
Last recorded144,276 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG285 OAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 144,276 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 144,271 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front propshaft U/J has excessive play

Pass 6 Feb 2009 102,007 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 101,601 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,941 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 96,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,385 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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G285 OAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G285 OAM, 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 G285 OAM registered?

G285 OAM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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