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G208 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,158 mi
Last recorded111,158 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,158 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil & T/box oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body X member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body X member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 109,826 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRE BODY CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 107,925 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 107,925 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both outriggers. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both steps. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel manifold. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre x member, both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting X member, both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,527 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rad arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,527 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar near windscreen bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm center bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel bearings. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,390 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive member (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,390 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive member (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,176 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 101,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front & rear (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Body has slight corrosion both front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,062 miles

o/s/r step corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2015 97,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r step corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/r step starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,100 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 92,100 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 89,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 89,764 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Mar 2011 86,994 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,787 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front swivel hubs have a slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 85,686 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear 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 Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 85,489 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 84,632 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 84,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G208 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G208 WAC, 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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G208 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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