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G799 URY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,874 mi
Last recorded212,874 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG799 URY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 212,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 207,992 miles

corrosion to rear chassie but ok with test tool but a hammer could make holes

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 206,608 miles

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight play through steering ball joints

Pass 26 Sep 2009 206,608 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008
Fail 18 Jul 2008 206,608 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 205,840 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 205,647 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 195,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 195,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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G799 URY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G799 URY, 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 G799 URY registered?

G799 URY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G799 URY safe to buy?

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