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G792 WPV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG792 WPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,572 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are perished on the side walls

drop arm ball joint gaiter is split and deterioated

presenter has advised the vehicle is not driven at night or in times of darkness.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,358 miles

pas belt squeaky

wear in rear prop rear universal joint

Fail 31 Jul 2007 94,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wear in rear prop rear uj

Pass 6 Jul 2006 89,343 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 86,612 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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G792 WPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G792 WPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G792 WPV registered?

G792 WPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G792 WPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G792 WPV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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