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G525 SST

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,900 mi
Last recorded149,900 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 SST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,900 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 148,970 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 147,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 142,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 142,784 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 136,731 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 136,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 131,009 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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G525 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G525 SST, 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 G525 SST registered?

G525 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1989.

Is G525 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for G525 SST shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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