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G438 SST

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,339 mi
Last recorded137,339 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 SST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 137,339 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,341 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 133,246 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Cone (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Bush (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,555 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 126,336 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively ( both ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,336 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively ( both ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 123,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2018 117,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 112,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion developing to rear axle,suspension and components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,640 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,111 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,037 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,903 miles

Upper Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

front hub seals slightly damp

Fail 21 Jun 2011 83,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

front hub seals slightly damp

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,161 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 76,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,108 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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G438 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G438 SST, 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 G438 SST registered?

G438 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G438 SST safe to buy?

The MOT history for G438 SST shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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