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F324 PPG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,943 mi
Last recorded166,943 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 PPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 166,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 145,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 142,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 176,021 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 176,021 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 176,021 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 176,014 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 171,699 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 167,376 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 167,376 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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F324 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F324 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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F324 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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