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G382 HPW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,235 mi
Last recorded126,235 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 HPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 126,235 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,191 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 122,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

osr shock (bottom nut slightly loose)

Pass 19 May 2011 119,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 116,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 112,363 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 112,363 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 106,425 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 106,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 99,915 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 99,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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G382 HPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G382 HPW, 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 G382 HPW registered?

G382 HPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.

Is G382 HPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G382 HPW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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