MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,832 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight amearing to windscreen nearside front hub oil seal slightly leaking water leak chassis rails corroded corrosion to underbody various oil leaks various steering and suspension bushes perished brake flexy hose unions corroded rear tyres cracking
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Axel alignment slightly out
Rear chassis heavily corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G838 PCH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G838 PCH, 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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How do I check the history of G838 PCH?
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What year was G838 PCH registered?
G838 PCH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1989.
Is G838 PCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for G838 PCH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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