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G832 OTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG832 OTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 149,563 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 149,561 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

REAR PROPSHAFT U/J EXCESS PLAY

Pass 18 Sep 2008 143,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 143,770 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 138,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 132,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 127,263 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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G832 OTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G832 OTT, 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 G832 OTT registered?

G832 OTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G832 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G832 OTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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