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G717 JWW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 JWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 117,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 117,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,576 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,891 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 115,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 113,878 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 113,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 110,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,094 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,456 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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G717 JWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G717 JWW, 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 G717 JWW registered?

G717 JWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G717 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G717 JWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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