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F331 NTA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,838 mi
Last recorded162,838 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 NTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 162,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 159,119 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 159,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 155,794 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 144,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,860 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f body mountings rusted

o/s door catch faulty

Pass 11 Jun 2010 137,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 130,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 130,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 127,222 miles

n/s tyres perished

o/s tyres low on tread

oil leak onto rear brake hose

slight damage on n/s seat belt

o/s door catch faulty

Fail 18 Jan 2008 127,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n/s tyres perished

o/s tyres low on tread

oil leak onto rear brake hose

slight damage on n/s seat belt

o/s door catch faulty

Pass 3 Jan 2007 125,073 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 125,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front hub seals leaking slightly

n/s mirror glass broken

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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F331 NTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F331 NTA, 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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What year was F331 NTA registered?

F331 NTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F331 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F331 NTA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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