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G290 TYR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,390 mi
Last recorded128,390 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 TYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 119,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 112,808 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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G290 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G290 TYR, 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 G290 TYR registered?

G290 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G290 TYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 TYR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G290 TYR have outstanding finance?

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