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G351 VCN

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,279 mi
Last recorded190,279 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 VCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 190,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/F Tyre heavily perished

O/S/F and N/S/R Tyre heavily perished and has multiple cuts to cords

O/S/R Tyre heavily perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 13 Oct 2016 190,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel tank leaking washer leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre heavily perished

O/S/F and N/S/R Tyre heavily perished and has multiple cuts to cords

O/S/R Tyre heavily perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 24 Sep 2016 190,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling spring on lock (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked out of caliper (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Steering system excessively tight notchy on lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inside front bumper (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulk head has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking heavily

Pass 6 Jun 2015 187,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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G351 VCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G351 VCN, 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 G351 VCN registered?

G351 VCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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