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G867 CSB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,005 mi
Last recorded50,005 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG867 CSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 50,005 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 50,005 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,231 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,231 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G867 CSB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G867 CSB, 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 G867 CSB registered?

G867 CSB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G867 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G867 CSB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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