MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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G493 WJB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G493 WJB, 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 G493 WJB registered?
G493 WJB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1989.
Is G493 WJB safe to buy?
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