MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,896 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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)
oil leak
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front wheel slightly buckled
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G838 WBJ registered?
G838 WBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1989.
Is G838 WBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G838 WBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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