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F243 GWT

1989 Land Rover Unknown

Grey Diesel 3856cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

200,243 mi
Last recorded200,243 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Unknown136,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 GWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,856cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 200,243 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 200,217 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Oil on disc nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier Bolts appear loose (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Front panhard bar bolt on axle loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox bell housing bolts appear to be missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 199,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 199,237 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 199,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 197,855 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 197,843 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 195,365 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 195,337 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 194,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

play in steering box drop arm ball joint

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan

Pass 2 Aug 2019 193,645 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 193,645 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 193,585 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt By box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,170 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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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F243 GWT is a 1989 Land Rover Unknown in Grey with a 3,856cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F243 GWT, 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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What year was F243 GWT registered?

F243 GWT is a 1989 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F243 GWT safe to buy?

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