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G869 PKK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,622 mi
Last recorded197,622 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG869 PKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 197,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 194,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 192,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 191,475 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 184,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 181,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 177,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 175,044 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 174,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

n/s swivel hub leaking and play in joints

rear cross member corroded

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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G869 PKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G869 PKK, 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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G869 PKK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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