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G862 FNY

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,998 mi
Last recorded157,998 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 FNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 157,998 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 157,998 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 155,414 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 155,414 miles

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

Body rusty in places

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2005 153,960 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 153,934 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G862 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G862 FNY, 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 G862 FNY registered?

G862 FNY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G862 FNY safe to buy?

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