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F199 TFA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 4798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,981 mi
Last recorded2,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF199 TFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 2,981 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 33 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 143,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 143,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,824 miles

Nearside body mounting slight corrosion

Offside body mount slight corrosion

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 142,819 miles

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

Nearside body mounting slight corrosion

Offside body mount slight corrosion

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sidewall perishing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 130,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sidewall perishing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 129,842 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on sidewall, no cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 129,687 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 128,110 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 117,863 miles

advise front bumper corroded not dangerous

advise nearside front hub back oil seal has slight leakage

Fail 12 Jun 2012 117,863 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,828 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

halfshaft seal nearside rear slight leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 115,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 113,002 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Jun 2008 111,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 109,168 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 109,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 106,522 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 106,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side outriggers rusty and shailing

off side seat belt frayed

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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F199 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 4,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F199 TFA, 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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F199 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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