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G614 WVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,470 mi
Last recorded169,470 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG614 WVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 169,470 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 160,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 149,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 140,032 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,996 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 119,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 8 Aug 2014 117,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

gear box slight oil leak

offside and nearside front hub seals slightly leaking

windscreen has slight marks

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,294 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 114,294 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,871 miles

corrosion around rear chassis rails and towbar mounting

front G bar bushes slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2012 111,864 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

corrosion around rear chassis rails and towbar mounting

front G bar bushes slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2011 109,891 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 109,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,322 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 105,320 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 97,918 miles

slight dampness around steering box

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 97,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

slight dampness around steering box

Fail 27 Mar 2008 90,900 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

excessive undersealing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,900 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

excessive undersealing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 90,000 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 89,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 86,817 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G614 WVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 G614 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 G614 WVT registered?

G614 WVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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