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G785 CLJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,800 mi
Last recorded209,800 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG785 CLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2009 209,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 206,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 203,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 199,742 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 192,309 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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G785 CLJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G785 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G785 CLJ registered?

G785 CLJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1989.

Is G785 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G785 CLJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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