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G558 UNR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,861 mi
Last recorded147,861 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG558 UNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 147,861 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 147,861 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 147,110 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 147,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,229 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance o\s (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2015 144,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 139,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust could do with middle bracket being fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 134,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all chassis slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 128,138 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 119,331 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 119,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G558 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G558 UNR, 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 G558 UNR registered?

G558 UNR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G558 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G558 UNR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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