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F428 FGK

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 FGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,939 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 116,933 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,789 miles

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

aftermarket harnesses fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 116,788 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

aftermarket harnesses fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 115,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

quick release steering wheel fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 115,449 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

quick release steering wheel fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,206 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 114,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a bar dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,577 miles

Aftermarket harnesses fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Quick release steering wheel fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 112,577 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Aftermarket harnesses fitted

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint To axle (2.4.G.4b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Quick release steering wheel fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 112,451 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 112,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 111,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 108,521 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 94,810 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 85,295 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 85,222 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F428 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F428 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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F428 FGK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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