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G335 WHK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,819 mi
Last recorded146,819 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG335 WHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,819 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 146,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 144,748 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 142,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 129,362 miles

Chassis corroded and deteriorating at various points - recommend undersealing soon.

Front hub seals leaking slightly.

Front lower bulkhead corroded.

Offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn.

Oil leaks underside of engine compartment.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 129,088 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion at both front footwells

corrosion at n/s/f inner wing

dampness at front swivel hub oil seals

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2005 116,392 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 116,392 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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G335 WHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G335 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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G335 WHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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