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F207 OFJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF207 OFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,785cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,361 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,770 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,476 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,998 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,422 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 41,422 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,821 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 33,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,026 miles

Rear diff pinion loose

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,348 miles

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal:oil leak from remote oil filter housing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 703 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 702 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 97,705 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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F207 OFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,785cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F207 OFJ, 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 F207 OFJ registered?

F207 OFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F207 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F207 OFJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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