1989 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2.3L Petrol · F87 LYJ
1989 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1989. Recorded mileage 95,524 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F87 LYJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2025
- 95,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F87 LYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz G-Class (F87 LYJ) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheels, 2 fixings loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
F87 LYJ Mileage History
- 12/07/202295,241 mi
- 25/03/202595,524 mi+283 mi
Average of roughly 105 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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