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G408 XRF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,634 mi
Last recorded3,634 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG408 XRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 3,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fail 14 Oct 2014 3,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 18 Sep 2013 2,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 26,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 2,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 1,678 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 1,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,014 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Bulkhead corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 67,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Underside of vehicle corroded at various load bearing points.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G408 XRF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc 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 G408 XRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G408 XRF registered?

G408 XRF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G408 XRF safe to buy?

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