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G534 HWT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,309 mi
Last recorded26,309 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG534 HWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 26,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 91,178 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

competition prepared vehicle non standard suspension fitted

shows slight smoke

Fail 20 May 2010 91,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

competition prepared vehicle non standard suspension fitted

shows slight smoke

Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 124,714 miles

both front doors corroded

both front seats torn

chassis is starting to corrode

front plate cracked

steering box is damp

Pass 4 Jul 2005 124,449 miles

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G534 HWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G534 HWT, 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 G534 HWT registered?

G534 HWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G534 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G534 HWT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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