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G824 OFM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG824 OFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 138,884 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f hub has slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 129,232 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 127,049 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 127,049 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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G824 OFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G824 OFM, 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 G824 OFM registered?

G824 OFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.

Is G824 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G824 OFM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G824 OFM have outstanding finance?

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