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G68 BPD

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,202 mi
Last recorded133,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG68 BPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 133,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 133,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 132,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 132,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Feb 2009 130,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 130,743 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 129,484 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 129,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 118,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 110,597 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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G68 BPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White 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 G68 BPD, 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 G68 BPD registered?

G68 BPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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