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G332 RSA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,083 mi
Last recorded134,083 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG332 RSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,579 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,264 miles

battery box corroded,battery secure at time of test

near side and offside front steering pivot points worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,238 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 121,238 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,868 miles

Centre Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,557 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 112,557 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 110,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 103,965 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 91,632 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 88,815 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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G332 RSA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G332 RSA, 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 G332 RSA registered?

G332 RSA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G332 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G332 RSA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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