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G97 WFP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,960 mi
Last recorded80,960 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 WFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 80,621 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component svivel seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal swivel seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal swivel seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly nd slightly binding (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front steering swivels slightly damp

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,028 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front swivels leaking oil

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,144 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 79,114 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank guard corroded

nsf osf swivel have oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2012 78,357 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank guard corroded

nsf osf swivel have oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 77,634 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,825 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 76,825 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 75,015 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,962 miles

RH rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 73,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

RH rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 72,920 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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G97 WFP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G97 WFP, 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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G97 WFP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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