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G420 JWX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,269 mi
Last recorded193,269 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG420 JWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 193,269 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 193,269 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 May 2014 192,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 171,801 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 171,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 169,902 miles

front exhaust corroded/ small blow

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

seat belts frayed

Pass 26 Apr 2011 162,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

vehicle has extensive welding repairs and all chassis is covered in thick under body sealant

Pass 17 Apr 2010 212,280 miles

vehicle has extensive welding repairs and all chassis is covered in thick under body sealant

Pass 25 Apr 2009 204,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 198,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 188,248 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 188,302 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 180,598 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 180,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G420 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G420 JWX, 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 G420 JWX registered?

G420 JWX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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