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G934 UYM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,054 mi
Last recorded148,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG934 UYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 148,054 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 144,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 141,314 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre splitting - advise replacement

rear chassis crossmember corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 136,459 miles

all indicator lenses slightly discoloured

slight corrosion around door frames not yet within 12 inch seatbelt mounting/all underbody/components have slight corrosion not yet excessive

slight cracking all tyres/sidewalls

wiperblades split/bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 12 May 2009 127,565 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 117,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside rear outrigger

corrosion on rear crossmember

nearside & offside front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2007 110,378 miles

centre/rear exhaust section showing corrosion

n/s/f shockabsorber turret corroding

o/s/r chassis corroding and rear crossmember corroding

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 2 May 2007 110,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre/rear exhaust sections showing corrosion

n/s/f shock absorber turret showing corrosion

o/s/r chassis corroding and rear crossmember corroding

steel brake pipes across front turrets showing corrosion

steering box leaking oil slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,756 miles

front o/s indicator lens discoloured

rear axle upper ball joint worn

slight fluid leak from around steering box

Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,756 miles

o/s/f indicator lens discoloured

rear axle upper ball joint worn

slight fluid leak from around steering box

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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G934 UYM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G934 UYM, 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 G934 UYM registered?

G934 UYM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1989.

Is G934 UYM safe to buy?

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