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F126 BNG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 BNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,564 miles

Centre Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear service brake is lower in effort than the oppisit side

permissible deterioration to the exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,554 miles

Centre Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

permissible deterioration to the exhaust

Pass 21 Aug 2009 129,362 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 129,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 128,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 121,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 115,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 115,615 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F126 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F126 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.

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F126 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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