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G422 BEL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,620 mi
Last recorded173,620 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG422 BEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 173,620 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 173,620 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 161,247 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 May 2010 156,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 164,276 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 152,309 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 144,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 138,571 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 138,532 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G422 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G422 BEL, 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 G422 BEL registered?

G422 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is G422 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G422 BEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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