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G657 KYA

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,006 mi
Last recorded101,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG657 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 96,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,971 miles

genral surface rust under side

Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 91,309 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 90,520 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 90,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,553 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,200 miles

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 85,987 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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G657 KYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G657 KYA, 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 KYA registered?

G657 KYA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G657 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G657 KYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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