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F109 BNG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,354 mi
Last recorded97,354 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 BNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,354 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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F109 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F109 BNG, 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

How do I check the history of F109 BNG?

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What year was F109 BNG registered?

F109 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F109 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F109 BNG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F109 BNG have outstanding finance?

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