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G46 XJM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,461 mi
Last recorded60,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG46 XJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,461 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,911 miles

nearside rear axle support frame bush badly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2015 58,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear axle support frame bush badly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,768 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,767 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 55,718 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 55,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,140 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,533 miles

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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G46 XJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G46 XJM, 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 G46 XJM registered?

G46 XJM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is G46 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G46 XJM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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