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G818 OKP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,739 mi
Last recorded151,739 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 OKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 151,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

interior mirror missing

nearside and offside front wings damaged

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2010 151,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

interior mirror missing

nearside and offside front wings damaged

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front wiper blade split

slight play in rear propshaft coupling

Pass 2 Mar 2009 144,380 miles

o/s rear chassis excessively corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2009 144,372 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s rear chassis excessively corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 136,803 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 136,798 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 126,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 119,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion holes in rear chassis both sides within 30cm of tow bar mountings but not a suspension point

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 119,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion holes in rear chassis both sides within 30cm of tow bar mountings but not a suspension point

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G818 OKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G818 OKP, 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 G818 OKP registered?

G818 OKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G818 OKP safe to buy?

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