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G571 VFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,628 mi
Last recorded97,628 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG571 VFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 97,628 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,318 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 91,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

PAS pipes insecure

brake pedal antislip worn

intermittant failure of o/s mainbeam

n/s/f tyre has slight perish cracking on inner sidewall

seatbelts......n/s/f slightly frayed .....row 2 centre seat has no belt....inward facing seat have parts of belts missing

slight play in n/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Mar 2006 90,291 miles

hazard light operation!!

horn!

n/s/front seat belt!

no rear rear seats fitted at time of test!

power steering unit/pipes!

rear center seat belt!

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 VFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,800cc 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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

G571 VFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G571 VFK safe to buy?

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