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G884 JEP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,495 mi
Last recorded143,495 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG884 JEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 143,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No windscreen or windscreen wipers fitted at time of test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 137,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 128,567 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 121,323 miles

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

front diff cracked/leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2011 121,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front diff cracked/leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 112,446 miles

brake discs slightly worn

chassis weld repairs and corrosion

coil springs corroding

front swivel rear seals seaping

oil leak

power steering box lower seal seaping

Pass 6 Apr 2009 108,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008
Pass 7 Dec 2005 102,054 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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G884 JEP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel 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 G884 JEP, 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 G884 JEP registered?

G884 JEP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G884 JEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G884 JEP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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