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G518 CVN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 21495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,258 mi
Last recorded186,258 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 CVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine21,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 186,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 185,034 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 185,034 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 183,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 173,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

box section under steering control corroded - not a prescribed area

n/s/f ball jount gaitor split

Fail 23 Jan 2010 173,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

box section under steering control corroded - not a prescribed area

n/s/f ball jount gaitor split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 166,173 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 166,173 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 156,878 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 156,877 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 147,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 147,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 137,310 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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G518 CVN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 21,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G518 CVN, 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 G518 CVN registered?

G518 CVN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G518 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G518 CVN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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