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G99 MRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,455 mi
Last recorded107,455 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 MRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 107,455 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 107,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,971 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,797 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,947 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 104,615 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 103,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,413 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 100,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 99,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,601 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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G99 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G99 MRM, 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 G99 MRM registered?

G99 MRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is G99 MRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G99 MRM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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