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G348 SFJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 SFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 134,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 134,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 128,472 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 128,464 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 120,742 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 120,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G348 SFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G348 SFJ, 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 G348 SFJ registered?

G348 SFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.

Is G348 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G348 SFJ shows 6 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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