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G601 WVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG601 WVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 146,076 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 146,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shocker mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,469 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

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

ns floor corroded

nsf floor / bulkhead corroded

osf body mount and floor corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 140,462 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf floor / bulkhead corroded

osf body mount and floor corroded

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

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

ns floor corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in sealer

no rear seatbelts fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 137,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes covered in sealer

no rear seatbelts fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 128,648 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 128,604 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 122,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear inner tyre wall perished.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,291 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear hub seal leaking.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 115,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front propshaft (rear u/v joint)worn.

Pass 11 May 2009 111,277 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 111,265 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 109,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre perrished.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 104,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G601 WVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G601 WVT, 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 G601 WVT registered?

G601 WVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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