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G834 UYT

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,726 mi
Last recorded29,726 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG834 UYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 29,726 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,708 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 29,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,700 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 29,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 29,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 29,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 29,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,678 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 29,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,622 miles

STORED CAR.

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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G834 UYT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G834 UYT, 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 G834 UYT registered?

G834 UYT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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