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G608 JWN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,903 mi
Last recorded183,903 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 JWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 183,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 171,636 miles

offside rear chassis rail excess corrosion outside 30 cm

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 168,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

offside front and rear doors corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 164,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

tow bar mount cross member corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 154,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shieldds and guards covering some perscrribed areas

Pass 10 Mar 2009 148,543 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 148,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 145,127 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 144,312 miles

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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G608 JWN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G608 JWN, 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 G608 JWN registered?

G608 JWN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is G608 JWN safe to buy?

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