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G434 UHT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,833 mi
Last recorded193,833 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG434 UHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 193,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 192,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 192,071 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 192,065 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged lense (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 191,104 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 191,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 190,758 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 190,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 189,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 188,256 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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G434 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G434 UHT, 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 G434 UHT registered?

G434 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G434 UHT safe to buy?

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