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G43 UTM

1989 Land Rover Rangerover

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,862 mi
Last recorded229,862 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Rangerover89,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 UTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 229,862 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 226,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 198,201 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been off road modified.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 195,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 192,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 187,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 181,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 175,190 miles

Both Headlights Slightly Dull Offside Headlight Pattern Just Visable

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil Leaks

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 175,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Both At Front And At Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Arch (5.2.6)

Both Headlights Slightly Dull Offside Headlight Pattern Just Visable

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil Leaks

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,879 miles

both front wheel bearings and steering box slight leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,581 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both sides of rear diff box section bolted between spring and diff but secure

slight leak on steering box

Fail 17 Sep 2013 91,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both sides of rear diff box section bolted between spring and diff but secure

slight leak on steering box

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,509 miles

Both Offside Front And Nearside Front Body Mounting Area Strarting To Corrode

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Flitch Holed

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Offside Front And Nearside Front Body Mounting Area Strarting To Corrode

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Flitch Holed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,438 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,938 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,554 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 74,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover?

Based on 2,667 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
5,219
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 66
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
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G43 UTM is a 1989 Land Rover Rangerover in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Rangerover models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 89,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Rangerover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G43 UTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G43 UTM is a 1989 Land Rover Rangerover, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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