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G247 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,392 mi
Last recorded190,392 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 190,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 188,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 186,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 182,798 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 181,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 179,454 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 177,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 175,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 172,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 170,911 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 170,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 166,827 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 162,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear shockabsorber bushes slightly worn

slight fuel leak from tank area

Pass 24 Oct 2008 153,022 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 145,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 145,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 138,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 131,274 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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G247 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G247 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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What year was G247 WAC registered?

G247 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G247 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G247 WAC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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