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G326 WHK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,362 mi
Last recorded208,362 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG326 WHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 208,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 206,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 206,969 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 204,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 200,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 194,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 14 Sep 2009 190,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 188,598 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 188,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 185,448 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 185,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 182,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 182,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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G326 WHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G326 WHK, 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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G326 WHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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