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G864 HAV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,624 mi
Last recorded105,624 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG864 HAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,624 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 104,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 101,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,902 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 95,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,878 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 80,031 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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G864 HAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G864 HAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G864 HAV registered?

G864 HAV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G864 HAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G864 HAV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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