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G318 VJU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG318 VJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,951 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,729 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,118 miles

slight fluid leak from o/s front wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2011 89,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 87,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 83,349 miles

slight oil leak from front swivel seals

Pass 22 Oct 2005 73,019 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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G318 VJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G318 VJU, 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 G318 VJU registered?

G318 VJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.

Is G318 VJU safe to buy?

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