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G908 FUH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,173 mi
Last recorded106,173 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG908 FUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 106,173 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 106,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 105,715 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 105,454 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 104,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,130 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,825 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,264 miles

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

nsr hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,477 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,951 miles

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 98,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 94,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,762 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,449 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 91,331 miles

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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G908 FUH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G908 FUH, 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 G908 FUH registered?

G908 FUH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is G908 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G908 FUH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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