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G278 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,958 mi
Last recorded88,958 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,467 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,715 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 85,715 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,861 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 84,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking carburettor overflow pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,256 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,401 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,057 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,874 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering damper has play in bush

Fail 7 Jul 2011 68,869 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,590 miles

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

front axle bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,656 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 64,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,644 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,914 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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G278 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G278 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 G278 WAC registered?

G278 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1989.

Is G278 WAC safe to buy?

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