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G589 KOG

1989 Land Rover 88

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,475 mi
Last recorded3,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 8844,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 KOG
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 3,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 3,474 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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G589 KOG is a 1989 Land Rover 88 in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 44,454 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 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G589 KOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G589 KOG registered?

G589 KOG is a 1989 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G589 KOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G589 KOG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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