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G881 TNL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,560 mi
Last recorded128,560 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 TNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 128,560 miles

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

rear cross member has corrosion near tow bar mounting area

Pass 20 Dec 2013 128,305 miles

steering box has been washed off seems not to be leaking but there is a residue of power steering fluid around

suface corrsion to most of the chassis and out riggers

Pass 10 Dec 2012 127,218 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 125,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 125,836 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 120,365 miles

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

front bumper is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 120,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 117,779 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 117,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 115,043 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 112,394 miles

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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G881 TNL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G881 TNL, 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 G881 TNL registered?

G881 TNL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G881 TNL safe to buy?

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