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G763 GVV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,001 mi
Last recorded63,001 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 GVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,001 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019
Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 77,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,710 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 633,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,069 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 85,160 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,350 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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G763 GVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G763 GVV, 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 G763 GVV registered?

G763 GVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is G763 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G763 GVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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