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G720 NPW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,908 mi
Last recorded12,908 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 NPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 12,908 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 129,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 124,410 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 124,399 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

front incators too small

raer fog lamp to small

Fail 17 Apr 2008 115,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 115,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 114,388 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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G720 NPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G720 NPW, 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 G720 NPW registered?

G720 NPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G720 NPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G720 NPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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