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G672 WEV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,455 mi
Last recorded108,455 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG672 WEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 106,099 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and offside front tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2017 106,095 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper blade (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front and offside front tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,027 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,744 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,744 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,136 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 101,324 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil cooler pipes fouling steering column shaft

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,749 miles

Steering pump very noisey and jerky needs poss new belt or pump.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 96,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 226,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 223,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 221,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 211,375 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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G672 WEV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G672 WEV, 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 G672 WEV registered?

G672 WEV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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