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G942 SWL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 SWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,434 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight top to bottom movement

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,473 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 54,420 miles

All four tyres perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,420 miles

All four tyres perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres are perished

Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,317 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

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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G942 SWL 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 90.9%.

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 G942 SWL, 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 G942 SWL registered?

G942 SWL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G942 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G942 SWL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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