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G879 CPC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,361 mi
Last recorded119,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 CPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,361 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,627 miles

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded and holed near battery but outside of any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 103,613 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (marked in yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail next to top shock absorber mounting plate (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail next to top shock absorber mounting plate (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor pan corroded and holed near battery but outside of any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,572 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,299 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,725 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,549 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished and cracked on side walls

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,055 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,889 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 28,039 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,039 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,721 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,721 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake hose slightly perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,104 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 18,233 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,233 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G879 CPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G879 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G879 CPC registered?

G879 CPC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G879 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G879 CPC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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