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G838 RVL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 RVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 101,805 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 101,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 96,499 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 96,499 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,517 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,405 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 76,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 90,321 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 78,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,620 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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G838 RVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G838 RVL, 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 G838 RVL registered?

G838 RVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G838 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G838 RVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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