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G344 ADE

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,383 mi
Last recorded91,383 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 ADE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

injector pipes damp

Fail 19 Feb 2014 91,383 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

injector pipes damp

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,151 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

injector pipes damp

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,699 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,699 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,921 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 83,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,900 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 74,388 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 71,536 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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G344 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G344 ADE, 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 G344 ADE registered?

G344 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G344 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G344 ADE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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