MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil springs at front both sides insecure when jacked up.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Coil springs at front both sides insecure when jacked up.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Wipers smearing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
foot pedal has alot of travel but not excessive
both front hub seals slightly leaking
o/s/f chassia correded but just outside limits
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
hc slighty high
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
hc slighty high
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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WIW 4816 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 WIW 4816, 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 WIW 4816 registered?
WIW 4816 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is WIW 4816 safe to buy?
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