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MJI 3089

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,130 mi
Last recorded139,130 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 3089
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 139,130 miles

Fluid leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under side corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 139,124 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 136,403 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,101 miles

genral light under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,681 miles

general underbody corrosion -

Pass 26 Aug 2015 134,309 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

middle front passenger seat missing at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2015 134,309 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

middle front passenger seat missing at time of test

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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MJI 3089 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MJI 3089, 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

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What year was MJI 3089 registered?

MJI 3089 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1989.

Is MJI 3089 safe to buy?

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