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G730 RKE

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

843 mi
Last recorded843 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG730 RKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 9 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front swivel joints leaking

slight damage/cuts to all 4 tyre outer sidewalls

travel on footbrake

Pass 26 Jan 2016 225,331 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

exhaust corroded

front swivel joint seals leaking

gearbox has an oil leak

offside front caliper brake line bent but not leaking

rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2013 220,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts in all tyres on outer side walls

front and rear suspension parts rusty

oil leak at power box area

oil leaks at engine and gear box area

slight play at rear suspension arm ball joint above axle

Pass 6 Jun 2012 216,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in both front tyres on outer side walls

cuts in rear tyres on outer side walls

o/s front wheel arch trim loose

oil leak at rear axle

oil leaks at engine and gear box area

possible air in brake system

rattle from exhaust system

Fail 6 Jun 2012 216,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in both front tyres on outer side walls

cuts in rear tyres on outer side walls

o/s front wheel arch trim loose

oil leak at rear axle

oil leaks at engine and gear box area

possible air in brake system

rattle from exhaust system

Pass 31 May 2011 209,544 miles

play at front prop shaft rear joint and play at transfer box bearing

slight leak at n/s front hub seal

surface rust at rear sub frame

Pass 3 Jun 2010 201,758 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 201,754 miles

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

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

evidence of oil at n/s rear brake back plate

slight weep at power box o/s

Pass 15 Jan 2009 200,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis starting to rust

coil springs getting rusty

pas belt noisey

surface rust around seat belt mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2008 196,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 189,250 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 189,248 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 189,106 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 181,289 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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G730 RKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G730 RKE, 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 G730 RKE registered?

G730 RKE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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