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F187 NEV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,614 mi
Last recorded163,614 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 NEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 163,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 162,565 miles

minor exhaust smoke when engine started

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

oil starting to leak from near side rear hub

Pass 15 Dec 2010 161,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber top covers corroded

n/s/r hub oil seal has slight leak

rear floor member corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 161,304 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber top covers corroded

n/s/r hub oil seal has slight leak

rear floor member corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 160,147 miles

rear floor member corroded on n/s

Pass 8 Dec 2008 158,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 153,091 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 153,037 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 144,413 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 144,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 139,500 miles

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

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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F187 NEV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F187 NEV, 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 F187 NEV registered?

F187 NEV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1989.

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