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G94 MRS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,087 mi
Last recorded102,087 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG94 MRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 102,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 101,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 100,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,236 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 98,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,958 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 94,583 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,914 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,694 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,686 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,736 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,406 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 66,045 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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G94 MRS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G94 MRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G94 MRS?

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What year was G94 MRS registered?

G94 MRS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G94 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G94 MRS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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