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G132 WAY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,757 mi
Last recorded189,757 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 WAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 189,757 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 189,757 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 187,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 185,152 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 183,017 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 182,947 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 180,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 177,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 173,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 169,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 167,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 166,258 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 166,248 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 161,386 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 161,320 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 155,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 148,659 miles

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

nsf wheel bearing nsf floor pan

Fail 28 Jul 2007 142,390 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

long travel to foot and hand brakes, adjustment required

o/s front brake pipe flexi to caliper slightly kinked

Pass 28 Jul 2007 142,390 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

long travel to foot and hand brakes, adjustment required

o/s front brake pipe flexi to caliper slightly kinked

Pass 31 Jul 2006
Fail 29 Jul 2006 134,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Cross member deformed & holed but not with in any prescribed area.

Front discs becoming pitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in drag link end

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Steering joint U/J rusty

n/s headlamp loose

Pass 21 Jul 2005 132,051 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 132,051 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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G132 WAY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G132 WAY, 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 G132 WAY registered?

G132 WAY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G132 WAY safe to buy?

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