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VAG 289R

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,302 mi
Last recorded24,302 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 289R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 18,999 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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VAG 289R is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 VAG 289R, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAG 289R?

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What year was VAG 289R registered?

VAG 289R is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is VAG 289R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAG 289R shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAG 289R have outstanding finance?

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