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G940 AGL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,780 mi
Last recorded16,780 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 AGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,780 miles

Chassis starting to corrode.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 16,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bulkhead (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead below lower door hinge (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bulkhead (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 15,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,768 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

both front tyres getting perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,323 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 13,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,756 miles

exhaust emits blue smoke

Pass 23 Jan 2007 12,545 miles

wire fouling front exhaust down pipe

Pass 1 Feb 2006 12,228 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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G940 AGL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G940 AGL, 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 G940 AGL registered?

G940 AGL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G940 AGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G940 AGL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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