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G81 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,187 mi
Last recorded161,187 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG81 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 161,187 miles

Nearside and offside front tractor joints leaking

Nearside front door lower hinge showing wear

Offside rear door lower hinge showing wear

Rear fog light switch sensitive and requires attention asap

Water pump leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2011 160,188 miles

Nearside front suspension swivel joint has slight leak

Offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2010 158,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 158,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 154,405 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 149,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 140,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 140,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 132,191 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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G81 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G81 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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What year was G81 WAC registered?

G81 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1989.

Is G81 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G81 WAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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