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G532 KWY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,286 mi
Last recorded113,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG532 KWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 113,286 miles

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

chasis has surface corrosion front to rear

front brake discs rusty

Fail 30 May 2013 113,257 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,866 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front swivel joint slightly leaking oil and has slight play at wheel

Fail 6 Jun 2012 111,855 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

offside front swivel joint slightly leaking oil and has slight play at wheel

Pass 1 Aug 2009 110,801 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 110,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 110,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 110,645 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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G532 KWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G532 KWY, 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 G532 KWY registered?

G532 KWY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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