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G461 RRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,286 mi
Last recorded177,286 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 RRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 177,286 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 177,284 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 176,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 174,884 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded and holed

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion

slight leak from steering box

Fail 27 May 2010 174,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front floor holed

rear cross member and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2009 172,091 miles

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

various age related cracks in all four tyres.n.s.r suspension rebound rubber missing.possible leak in fuel tank area,not leaking at time of test.needs checking when tank is full.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 166,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back steering rod slightly fouling guide

Pass 22 Mar 2007 162,554 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear bump stop missing

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

emits blue smoke

Fail 13 Mar 2007 162,541 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

emits blue smoke

front number plate cracked

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,710 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 54,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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G461 RRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G461 RRJ, 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 G461 RRJ registered?

G461 RRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1989.

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