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G435 UHT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,681 mi
Last recorded166,681 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 UHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 166,681 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 166,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 166,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 166,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 166,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 165,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 162,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 160,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 157,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 152,478 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 152,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Apr 2006 148,784 miles

Dampness around steering box

Emissions weak - may cause engine damage

Front tyres wearing low

Intermittent fault with foglamp switch

Rear schockers heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Mar 2006 148,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Dampness around steering box

Emissions weak - may cause engine damage

Front tyres wearing low

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

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

Rear Shockers heavily corroded

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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G435 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G435 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 G435 UHT registered?

G435 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G435 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G435 UHT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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