MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
handbrake could be better † slight play in balljoint on drop arm † chassis needs rust treating † corrosion on nearside bulkhead (under mirror) needs repairing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F189 GRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F189 GRH, 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 F189 GRH registered?
F189 GRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1989.
Is F189 GRH safe to buy?
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