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G28 TBB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 TBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 127,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chassi heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2018 127,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2017 126,991 miles

Rear both rear axle seals slightly mist

Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,012 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 125,372 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 124,054 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 124,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 120,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 118,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 117,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 165,112 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jun 2009 165,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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G28 TBB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G28 TBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G28 TBB registered?

G28 TBB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is G28 TBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G28 TBB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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