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G473 PAH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,729 mi
Last recorded46,729 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 PAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 46,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,994 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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G473 PAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G473 PAH, 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 G473 PAH registered?

G473 PAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G473 PAH safe to buy?

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