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G787 JFR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,206 mi
Last recorded138,206 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 JFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 138,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 137,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 133,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 132,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,583 miles

corrosion to body mounts at the rear of the front wheels

Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 112,860 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 112,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 112,854 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Mar 2008 112,853 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 112,852 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 112,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 104,283 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 104,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake backplate excessively corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2005 104,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

steering box leaking

vehicle has oversize tyres / wheels fitted

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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G787 JFR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G787 JFR, 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 G787 JFR registered?

G787 JFR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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