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G749 PUA

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,723 mi
Last recorded148,723 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 PUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 148,723 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 148,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 148,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 148,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 148,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 147,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 147,240 miles

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 30 Jul 2014 147,240 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 22 Jul 2013 146,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 146,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 145,928 miles

Front brakes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2011 145,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brakes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2010 144,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 143,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 141,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 139,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 137,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 137,149 miles

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

Transmission brake oil seal leaking. ( not affecting performance at this time)

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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G749 PUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G749 PUA, 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 G749 PUA registered?

G749 PUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is G749 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G749 PUA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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