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G649 JRN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 JRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 113,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 112,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 112,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,841 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 111,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 110,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,996 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,060 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,988 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2009 87,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,872 miles

no seat belts fitted to rear seats rear seats removed

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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G649 JRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G649 JRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G649 JRN registered?

G649 JRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G649 JRN safe to buy?

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