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G838 WBJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,896 mi
Last recorded83,896 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 WBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,268 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 2,495 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split around sidewall[inside]also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 66,241 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 66,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 62,324 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2013 56,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,463 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,773 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,341 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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G838 WBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc 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 G838 WBJ, 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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G838 WBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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