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F470 GEC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,129 mi
Last recorded196,129 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF470 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 196,129 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 195,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 195,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 191,545 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 190,955 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 190,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 190,508 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 190,287 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 189,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 185,711 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 180,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 172,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 164,602 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 164,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 152,223 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 152,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 145,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 147,128 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank damp

play in front prop shaft joint

slight oil leak around offside rear of axle

Pass 17 May 2007 136,326 miles

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

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

slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 128,676 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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F470 GEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F470 GEC, 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 F470 GEC registered?

F470 GEC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F470 GEC safe to buy?

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