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G98 TRC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,531 mi
Last recorded170,531 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 TRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 170,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 169,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 168,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 168,837 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 165,485 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 163,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 162,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 161,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 160,780 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 160,780 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 159,316 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2017 159,316 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 158,235 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 157,540 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 154,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 152,064 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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G98 TRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G98 TRC, 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

How do I check the history of G98 TRC?

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What year was G98 TRC registered?

G98 TRC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G98 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G98 TRC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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