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G606 TKX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,122 mi
Last recorded133,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG606 TKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 133,122 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 133,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 129,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 127,017 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 127,017 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G606 TKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G606 TKX, 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 G606 TKX registered?

G606 TKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G606 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G606 TKX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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