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F192 EEA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF192 EEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,189 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all of underside of vehicle as been sprayed in oil

Pass 12 Jan 2017 112,646 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front discs pitted

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,122 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 111,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 109,030 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 107,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,918 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 11 Jan 2008 105,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Jan 2007 104,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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F192 EEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F192 EEA, 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 F192 EEA registered?

F192 EEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1989.

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