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F227 TVC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,057 mi
Last recorded165,057 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 TVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 165,057 miles

slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s seatbelt

slight oil leak

various bits of corrosion under truck

Fail 23 Nov 2013 165,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s seatbelt

slight oil leak

various bits of corrosion under truck

Fail 24 Nov 2012 164,328 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

engine a bit smokey

o/s/f seatbelt has slight fluffing/ fraying

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 24 Nov 2012 164,328 miles

engine a bit smokey

o/s/f seatbelt has slight fluffing/ fraying

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 10 Jun 2011 161,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r. wing panel support bracket corroded.

outer sidewalls starting to split on:- o/s/r. n/s/r. o/s/f.

slight oil leak from o/s/f. swivel hub.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 161,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/r. wing panel support bracket corroded.

outer sidewalls starting to split on:- o/s/r. n/s/r. o/s/f.

slight oil leak from o/s/f. swivel hub.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 160,744 miles

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

lower columb steering joint worn/play.

oil level low.

smokey (worse when cold).

Fail 9 Jun 2010 160,772 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s seat belt damage.

play/wear in steering joint.

smokey.

Pass 25 Jun 2009
Fail 23 Jun 2009 159,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2009

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2008 157,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 154,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 151,972 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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F227 TVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F227 TVC, 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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F227 TVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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