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G982 UHT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,581 mi
Last recorded187,581 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG982 UHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 187,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2025 187,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 186,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 185,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 182,062 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2014 178,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 174,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 170,911 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 167,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 156,770 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 145,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 139,207 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 132,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 129,873 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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G982 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G982 UHT, 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 G982 UHT registered?

G982 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G982 UHT safe to buy?

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