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G636 APM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG636 APM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,886 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 1 May 2018 60,175 miles

General underbody corrosion to chassis & front & rear suspension units

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 59,866 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket clamp insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S Down pipe (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion to chassis, front and rear suspension units

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear general under side corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,391 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General underbody corrosion at rear

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2014 57,650 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken system still supported

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front panhard rod protection bar corroded

General underbody corrosion to chassis & suspension units

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 56,005 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,252 miles

General underbody light corrosion

Silght play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,505 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,991 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,020 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 40,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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G636 APM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G636 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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G636 APM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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