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G347 PFJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 PFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 31 May 2018 114,487 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 114,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts x2 (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 113,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,959 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 110,310 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 106,953 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,953 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 103,643 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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G347 PFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G347 PFJ, 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 G347 PFJ registered?

G347 PFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G347 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G347 PFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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