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G571 VDL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,123 mi
Last recorded79,123 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 VDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,223 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axel (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle heavily modified for off road use.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axel (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle heavily modified for off road use.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,130 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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G571 VDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G571 VDL, 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 G571 VDL registered?

G571 VDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is G571 VDL safe to buy?

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