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F411 FGK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,719 mi
Last recorded193,719 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF411 FGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 193,719 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated tractor housing leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing cross rod (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 192,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 192,687 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 192,685 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 192,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil tracta housing seal is leaking excessively (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tracta housing seal has a significant leak

steering damper has movement at mounting bush

Pass 24 Apr 2015 192,685 miles

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

both front tracta housing seals are showing leakage of oil but not yet contaminating discs advise repair as soon as possible before contamination occurrs

Fail 20 Apr 2015 192,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tracta housing seals are showing leakage of oil but not yet contaminating discs advise repair as soon as possible before contamination occurrs

Pass 11 Apr 2014 188,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 186,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 186,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 182,856 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 174,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front hub seal starting to leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 162,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 162,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 160,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 160,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 152,839 miles

n/s/f flexi hose starting to split

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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F411 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F411 FGK, 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 F411 FGK registered?

F411 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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