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G840 UTP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,390 mi
Last recorded166,390 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 UTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 166,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2014 160,691 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 158,829 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 158,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 188,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 158,822 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 158,822 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 153,624 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 153,627 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 153,624 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 153,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 152,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 147,824 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 141,422 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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G840 UTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G840 UTP, 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 G840 UTP registered?

G840 UTP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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