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F242 ETH

1989 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 3856cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Unknown136,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 ETH
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,856cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 152,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop for 3rd axle slight play on front UJ and centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 149,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both 2nd and 3rd axles, front UJ play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 149,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both 2nd and 3rd axles, front UJ play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 140,534 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 140,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear axle, on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play centre axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 138,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking, 2nd axle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 138,227 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking 2nd axle (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also cracking, 2nd axle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,225 miles

Nearside Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired 2nd axle (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2nd axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 133,298 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp x2 rear lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 131,189 miles

rear 1st axle hub seal weeping front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S central tyre low tread also inner shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,994 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from axle 2 to axle 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,994 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from axle 2 to axle 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 May 2017 116,496 miles

offside centre axle brake pipe slightly corroded

parking (secondary) brake performance poor

rear axle brake imbalance

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

tyres split

wipers dont self park

Fail 24 Apr 2017 116,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside centre axle brake pipe slightly corroded

parking (secondary) brake performance poor

rear axle brake imbalance

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

tyres split

wipers dont self park

Pass 3 Nov 2015 116,409 miles

at time of test fog lamp fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,393 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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F242 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 3,856cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 136,225 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F242 ETH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F242 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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