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G878 CPC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,679 mi
Last recorded150,679 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 CPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 150,679 miles

Front both wiperblades split

Fail 6 Nov 2015 150,679 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front both wiperblades split

Pass 8 Nov 2014 146,487 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 146,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,176 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 141,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil laek osr hub

Pass 8 Sep 2012 135,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 130,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 126,018 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 121,327 miles

incorrect inner tube fitted to near side front

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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G878 CPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G878 CPC, 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 G878 CPC registered?

G878 CPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G878 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G878 CPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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