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F598 HRJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 HRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sphere leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front missing bolt from h

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion every where

Fail 24 Aug 2020 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sphere leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front missing bolt from h

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion every where

Pass 3 Aug 2019 97,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

after market guards fitted

side steps fitted can not view sills

surface corrosion underneath everywhere

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 131,959 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 127,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,375 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 125,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 124,594 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 124,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 123,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 118,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 115,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 110,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 107,929 miles

handbrake high

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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F598 HRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F598 HRJ, 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 F598 HRJ registered?

F598 HRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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