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G348 UTC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,874 mi
Last recorded136,874 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 UTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2006 136,874 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 136,874 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 126,160 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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G348 UTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

G348 UTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

Is G348 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G348 UTC 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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