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Q281GHG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ281GHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 74,561 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 745,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,531 miles

offside mirror cracked

offside seat belt catch cover missing

Fail 6 May 2014 73,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside mirror cracked

offside seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2010 64,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,104 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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Q281GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc 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 Q281GHG, 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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How do I check the history of Q281GHG?

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What year was Q281GHG registered?

Q281GHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is Q281GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q281GHG 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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