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F413 FGK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,503 mi
Last recorded162,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF413 FGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 162,503 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 162,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 162,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 161,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 160,636 miles

all coil springs rusty

front brake pipes rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2018 160,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

all coil springs rusty

front brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2016 159,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 159,351 miles

Central Rear brake drum insecure Hand brake drum & mounting flange loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering malfunctioning power steering pump faulty (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint insecure loose pinch bolt not tightened (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Lower Rear propshaft lower (rear) universal joint ,badly worn,

Pass 18 Jul 2015 155,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 155,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 148,747 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

vehicle muddy just testable

Fail 29 Aug 2013 148,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

vehicle muddy just testable

Pass 18 Apr 2012 140,984 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 138,598 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 135,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 133,720 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 128,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 125,935 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 124,957 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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F413 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F413 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 F413 FGK registered?

F413 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F413 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F413 FGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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