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F196 EEA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,590 mi
Last recorded175,590 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 EEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 175,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front footwell corroded close to body mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 175,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in oil/underseal

Fail 14 Jan 2021 175,504 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering belt missing

Underside of vehicle covered in oil/underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2019 171,670 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside heavily oiled

Fail 24 Jun 2019 171,664 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn also leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface covered in oil (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside heavily oiled

Pass 7 Jul 2018 166,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine area by turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Hole of under side of vehicle heavily undersealed/oiled

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 166,235 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine area by turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Hole of under side of vehicle heavily undersealed/oiled

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 160,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

cracks in rear tyres

slight play in ns swivel hsng

Fail 26 Jun 2017 160,569 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

cracks in rear tyres

slight play in ns swivel hsng

Pass 26 Jul 2016 155,391 miles

Battery box/tray corroded

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush A frame (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres heavily perishing

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 26 Jul 2016 155,388 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Front Steering system fouling steering arm (2.2.D.2a)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush To axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery box/tray corroded

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush A frame (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear tyres heavily perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 149,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 148,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 145,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 142,359 miles

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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F196 EEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F196 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 F196 EEA registered?

F196 EEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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