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G694 EDO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,985 mi
Last recorded124,985 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG694 EDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,985 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 117,029 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,957 miles

advise brake flexi hoses starting to show signs of wear

advise brake lines starting to rust

advise driver side rear door dose not open

advise rust forming around front seats

advise windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Aug 2011 114,957 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

advise brake flexi hoses starting to show signs of wear

advise brake lines starting to rust

advise driver side rear door dose not open

advise rust forming around front seats

advise windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2010 114,670 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 114,670 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise car starting to rust under neath and by front seats

advise n/s/r seat belt starting to show signs of wear

advise o/s/r door cannot be opened

Pass 27 Jul 2009 113,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 111,432 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 109,107 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 109,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,887 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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G694 EDO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G694 EDO, 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 G694 EDO registered?

G694 EDO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G694 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G694 EDO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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