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G493 FVX

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,160 mi
Last recorded207,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 FVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 207,160 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))

hydraulic ram for tipper body leaking fluid

tipper body corroded all round

vehicle heavily muded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 205,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 205,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 203,888 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 202,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 196,662 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 186,883 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre cracking inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2011 169,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 13 Nov 2010 152,685 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 139,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 139,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 134,604 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 133,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 128,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 117,250 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 117,250 miles

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

front suspension steering damper bushes slightly worn.

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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G493 FVX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G493 FVX, 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 G493 FVX registered?

G493 FVX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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