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G944 VCR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,964 mi
Last recorded199,964 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG944 VCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 199,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 198,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 260,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 252,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 252,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 248,185 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 248,185 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 245,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 25 Feb 2009 245,920 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2008 243,337 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 240,120 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 126,564 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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G944 VCR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G944 VCR, 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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G944 VCR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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