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G589 APM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,992 mi
Last recorded128,992 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 APM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 128,992 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 128,982 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 128,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 127,234 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s rear tyre has fine side wall cracks

Pass 21 May 2012 126,372 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 125,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 125,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 124,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 121,826 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 118,676 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 118,676 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 115,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G589 APM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G589 APM, 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 G589 APM registered?

G589 APM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G589 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G589 APM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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