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F308 PPG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,404 mi
Last recorded145,404 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF308 PPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 145,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor below pedals (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes near calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 145,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure due to corrosion in door (6.2.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor below pedals (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes near calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 145,349 miles

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

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

deterioration in both rear tyres inner and outer side walls

deterioration in o/s front tyre between tread pattern

slight corrosion in r/h and l/h front brake calliper metal brake pipes

slight oil leak on n/s front inner hub seal

Pass 3 Feb 2015 145,345 miles

Considerable deterioration to both rear tyre side walls

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine breathing heavily

Fail 26 Jan 2015 145,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Considerable deterioration to both rear tyre side walls

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine breathing heavily

Pass 7 Feb 2014 143,588 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion in both rear tyres inner and outer side walls

slight corrosion in rear cross member

slight deterioration in rear exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2014 143,588 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight corrosion in both rear tyres inner and outer side walls

slight corrosion in rear cross member

slight deterioration in rear exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2013 139,384 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 139,367 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,567 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 136,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 133,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 131,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 128,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 126,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 123,309 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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F308 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F308 PPG, 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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F308 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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