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G86 WJF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,008 mi
Last recorded121,008 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG86 WJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 121,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front steering arm joint little play

Fail 9 Feb 2012 116,149 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,149 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 110,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 110,840 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 106,572 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 99,892 miles

number plate light only one bulb working

o/s front tyre slightly mis-shaped

steering arm to steering box little play in ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2008 94,115 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small play in lower steering coupling

Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 80,217 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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G86 WJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G86 WJF, 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 G86 WJF registered?

G86 WJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G86 WJF safe to buy?

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