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G86 PJX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,214 mi
Last recorded68,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG86 PJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,214 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

aftermarket seats and harness fitted

steering box has slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,314 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,314 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 62,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013
Pass 30 Nov 2012

no speedo fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2011
Pass 23 Nov 2010
Pass 13 Nov 2009
Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 129,405 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 12,940 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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G86 PJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G86 PJX, 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 G86 PJX registered?

G86 PJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G86 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G86 PJX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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