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G376 VHU

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,576 mi
Last recorded115,576 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG376 VHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside front floor some corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay missing

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 115,573 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) column to box loose (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside front floor some corrosion

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet stay missing

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,912 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 111,571 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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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G376 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G376 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G376 VHU registered?

G376 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is G376 VHU safe to buy?

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