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G302 CAB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG302 CAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 97,045 miles

Fuel lines surface corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 97,045 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal box (2.3.3b)

Fuel lines surface corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,034 miles

Fuel pipes heavily surface corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe has surface corrosion

Slight leak from steering box

Fail 2 Nov 2015 97,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipes heavily surface corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe has surface corrosion

Slight leak from steering box

Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,024 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,064 miles

o/s/f floor & o/s/f bulk heard starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2007 95,096 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 94,037 miles

long brake pipe along chassis starting to carrode

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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G302 CAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 G302 CAB, 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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What year was G302 CAB registered?

G302 CAB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G302 CAB safe to buy?

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