MOT Status
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108,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear light lens has been taped up
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front slight misting of oil around hub
slight oil leak around gearbox area
slight oil leak front and rear diff
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear shocks loose
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front and rear diffs leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both rear shocks loose
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front and rear diffs leaking
N/S/R indicator lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion around vehicle
Hydraulic brake reservoir cap not fully sealed
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
General corrosion around vehicle
Hydraulic brake reservoir cap not fully sealed
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine area covering under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn weak
Rear brake imbalance @ maximum
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G687 WGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 G687 WGX, 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 G687 WGX registered?
G687 WGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G687 WGX safe to buy?
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