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G890 KEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

252,748 mi
Last recorded252,748 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 KEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2014 252,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 252,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 242,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 228,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 223,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 222,918 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf outrigger very rusty and holed

Fail 23 Feb 2009 222,911 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 222,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both rear antiroll bar links gaitors split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 220,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 206,117 miles

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

nearside rear light loosing colour

off side rear light lens cracked

offside / nearside tractor joints leaking

offside rear bump stop missing

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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G890 KEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G890 KEG, 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 G890 KEG registered?

G890 KEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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