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G674 BSJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,070 mi
Last recorded47,070 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 BSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,564 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,312 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r chasis corroded to excess out with 30cm off load bearing /brakes /or steering

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,997 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 38,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 38,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 38,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G674 BSJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G674 BSJ, 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 G674 BSJ registered?

G674 BSJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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