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G657 KWW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,482 mi
Last recorded160,482 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG657 KWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 160,482 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2014 152,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 141,017 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 131,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 125,859 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 125,859 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 115,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 115,203 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 110,631 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 110,621 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G657 KWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G657 KWW, 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 G657 KWW registered?

G657 KWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1989.

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