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G112 WWC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,711 mi
Last recorded159,711 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG112 WWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 159,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 158,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 158,812 miles

Front and rear propshaft ujs worn

Oil leaks

Slight play in panard bushs

rear chassie corroading

Pass 10 Dec 2016 158,810 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 158,690 miles

Nearside front out rigger corroding

Rear chassie starting to corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 158,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play rear prop uj`s

Pass 30 Dec 2013 157,924 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 157,924 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear chassie starting to corrode

Slight play front prop uj

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 156,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on bulkhead

Pass 4 May 2011 151,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear uneven

Oil leak

Screen chipped

Fail 4 May 2011 151,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear uneven

Oil leak

Screen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2010 148,508 miles

Chip in screen

Nearside front tractor joint top bearing slight play

Nut missing front propshaft mount

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 145,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 145,904 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Clutch heavy

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil cooler pipe damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine starting to smoke

Pass 27 Mar 2008 145,762 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine starting to smoke

nearside front engine mount weak

slight play nearside front hub swivels

Fail 27 Mar 2008 145,762 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine starting to smoke

nearside front engine mount weak

slight play nearside front hub swivels

Pass 21 Nov 2006 145,368 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 145,368 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front head light guard damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front head light guard missing

Oil leak

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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G112 WWC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G112 WWC, 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 G112 WWC registered?

G112 WWC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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