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G751 JWW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,613 mi
Last recorded95,613 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG751 JWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,613 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear top diff ball joint worn

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rear top suspension ball joint

Fail 9 Mar 2016 95,320 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rear top suspension ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,228 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering box arm lower balljoint has slight lift

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,221 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering box arm lower balljoint has slight lift

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nsf brake slightly rubbing

offside frontlower at steering idler balljoint has slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2012 95,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nsf brake slightly rubbing

offside frontlower at steering idler balljoint has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 95,146 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,120 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsf washer aim low

Fail 15 Dec 2009 95,118 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnet stay missing

nsf washer aim low

Fail 20 Dec 2008 94,796 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 94,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2007 94,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 93,072 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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G751 JWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G751 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 G751 JWW registered?

G751 JWW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G751 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G751 JWW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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