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G573 SGK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,982 mi
Last recorded238,982 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 SGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 238,982 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 238,280 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 219,627 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 219,622 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 214,283 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G573 SGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 G573 SGK, 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 G573 SGK registered?

G573 SGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G573 SGK safe to buy?

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