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G368 MYA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,481 mi
Last recorded134,481 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG368 MYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 134,481 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

battery insecure

chassis has slight corrosion

n/s lower floor corroded outside prescribed area

n/s washer inop

Fail 28 May 2012 134,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

battery insecure

chassis has slight corrosion

n/s lower floor corroded outside prescribed area

n/s washer inop

Pass 25 May 2011 132,177 miles

Corrotion hole in fuel filler neck

Pass 14 Jun 2010 126,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 121,498 miles

rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 117,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 111,896 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,691 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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G368 MYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G368 MYA, 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 G368 MYA registered?

G368 MYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is G368 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G368 MYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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