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G940 KEG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,263 mi
Last recorded58,263 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 KEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 57,472 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 57,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 56,528 miles

oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2016 56,528 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,477 miles

front brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake pipes surface corroded

rear exhaust hanger (on crossmember) insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,044 miles

sump bolt missing,timing case gasket incorrectly fitted, front prop shaft u.j;s misaligned

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,091 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Hazard warning tell tale on switch dim.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Tail pipe of exhaust mounted close to chassis.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 50,581 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

hazard warning light tell tale dim

offside front axle support bush starting to de bond

osr bump stop missing

tailpipe very close to chassis at rear

various oil leaks

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 KEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G940 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 G940 KEG registered?

G940 KEG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G940 KEG safe to buy?

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