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G87 WAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,704 mi
Last recorded115,704 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 115,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 113,877 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 111,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,327 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,327 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,954 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,930 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 88,567 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 88,567 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 84,211 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s wiper blade is in a poor condition

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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G87 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G87 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G87 WAC registered?

G87 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G87 WAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G87 WAC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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