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G896 UJU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 UJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,050 miles

input flange to rear diff oil leak

oil leak around engine gear box area

slight oil leak on front ball hub couplings

Fail 5 Jun 2006 89,037 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

input to rear diff oil leak

oil leak around engine gear box area

slight oil leak on front hub seals

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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G896 UJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G896 UJU, 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 G896 UJU registered?

G896 UJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G896 UJU safe to buy?

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