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F21 MGX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,664 mi
Last recorded128,664 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 MGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2024 128,664 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 128,624 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near side and off side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 128,624 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near side and off side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 127,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 127,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,552 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 124,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 121,197 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 121,180 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 118,157 miles

Front both front hub seals leaking

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 116,798 miles

Oil leak various ()

both front hub oil seals leaking

tyres cracking in walls

Fail 5 Sep 2017 116,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part of exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Oil leak various ()

both front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,878 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,853 miles

OIl leak front front axle seals

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 111,847 miles

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

OIl leak front front axle seals

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,542 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,273 miles

steering box slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2013 106,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 105,701 miles

chassis rails covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

front to rear metal brake pipe covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

slight play in steering box

small split in steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 100,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 100,610 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 98,580 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 91,227 miles

tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2007 86,996 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 86,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 84,576 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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F21 MGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F21 MGX, 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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F21 MGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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