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G628 WVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

37,637 mi
Last recorded37,637 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 WVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2025 34,192 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 34,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 31,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front footwells corroded close to body mounts

Pass 17 Feb 2023 29,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 28,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front 2 sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,360 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 19,189 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 14,518 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 9,006 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 2,684 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/chassis cross member (6.6.6)

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 861 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on rear cross member

Fail 4 Dec 2014 855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

advise corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 13 Sep 2013 584 miles

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

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,010 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 100,010 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 100,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 100,010 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Aug 2007 10,001 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,001 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 100,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 100,010 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 100,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 100,010 miles

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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G628 WVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G628 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 G628 WVT registered?

G628 WVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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