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G723 MSS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG723 MSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,149 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ONLY DRIVERS SEAT FITTED

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRES PERISHED

Fail 29 Oct 2015 106,148 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

DRIVERS SEAT BELT FRAYED

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ONLY DRIVERS SEAT FITTED

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,266 miles

offside outer position lamp not working

Fail 14 Dec 2012 93,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside outer position lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,500 miles

offside mirror has a crack not affecting view to rear

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,623 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 88,623 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,664 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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G723 MSS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G723 MSS, 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 G723 MSS registered?

G723 MSS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G723 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G723 MSS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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