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G384 XVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,500 mi
Last recorded61,500 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG384 XVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,593 miles

colomn switches loose

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

Fail 9 Jun 2009 56,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

colomn switches loose

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

Pass 4 Oct 2007 132,842 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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G384 XVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 5,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G384 XVT, 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 G384 XVT registered?

G384 XVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G384 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G384 XVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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