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G76 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,180 mi
Last recorded208,180 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2021 208,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Jan 2020

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,580 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 10,580 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 121,478 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 121,475 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 120,274 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 120,271 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 119,498 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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G76 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G76 WAC, 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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G76 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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