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G411 PKR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,432 mi
Last recorded135,432 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG411 PKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 135,432 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 135,432 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 129,514 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 155,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

corrosion on doors and windscreen frame

door cards all insecure and os inner lockbutton

fuel tank cover corroded,tank insecure

heated rear screen inop

oil leaks from front and rear of head gasket,and turbo hoses

prop shaft uj seized

rear bump stops missing

rear wash wipe inop,rear door cracked andframe badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2006 152,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 152,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 144,444 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 144,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside front and both rear bump stops missing

Wheels slightly corroded

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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G411 PKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G411 PKR, 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 G411 PKR registered?

G411 PKR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.

Is G411 PKR safe to buy?

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