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C689 DUG

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,352 mi
Last recorded94,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC689 DUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2007 94,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2007 94,352 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2005 64,352 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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C689 DUG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C689 DUG, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C689 DUG registered?

C689 DUG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is C689 DUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C689 DUG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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