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G504 WFG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,074 mi
Last recorded136,074 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG504 WFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal feels spongy - possible air in system

Pass 12 Dec 2013 133,072 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 138,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 138,571 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 138,082 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT WORN BADLY

Pass 30 Mar 2009 138,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 138,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 135,008 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 135,008 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 130,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

steering box has a slight misting of oil

Pass 16 Mar 2006 124,834 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Front too rear metal brake pipe corroded

Movement O/S/F wheel bearing

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

O/S/F track rod end dust cover not functioning

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 124,702 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear chassis rails corroded within rear spring mounting areas

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Movement in O/S/F wheel bearing

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

O/S/F track rod end dust cover not functioning

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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G504 WFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G504 WFG, 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 G504 WFG registered?

G504 WFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G504 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G504 WFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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