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G302 AVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,888 mi
Last recorded204,888 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 AVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 204,888 miles

shows corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 17 Apr 2019 204,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure x2 bolts (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

shows corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 26 Apr 2018 200,300 miles

Offside Lower Steering arm damaged but serviceable steering uj (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 200,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering arm shroud (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Lower Steering arm damaged but serviceable steering uj (2.2.C.1d)

low oil

Pass 18 Apr 2017 195,931 miles

Central Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 191,787 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 191,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 187,279 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 187,249 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 180,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 174,646 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 169,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 169,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 168,187 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 158,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 149,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 141,270 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 133,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 124,669 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G302 AVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G302 AVT, 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 G302 AVT registered?

G302 AVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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