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G692 RSL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

221,427 mi
Last recorded221,427 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG692 RSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 221,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 220,862 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 220,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 220,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 220,117 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 219,542 miles

slight movment at steering box

Pass 30 Mar 2012 218,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 216,193 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 214,277 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 214,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 May 2007 213,058 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 213,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front side light lens missing, but bulb working.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 207,739 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 207,739 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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G692 RSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G692 RSL, 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 G692 RSL registered?

G692 RSL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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