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F611 TFH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

185,886 mi
Last recorded185,886 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF611 TFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 185,886 miles

Front prob uj worn

Fail 15 Jan 2018 185,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front prob uj worn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 182,976 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mid body mount corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2016 182,828 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Shock absorber insecure broken (2.7.2b)

oil leak

os front swivel joint weap

osr body mount corroded

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 181,912 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osr body mounting in front of rear wheel corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 181,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

osr body mount in front of rear wheel corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 181,196 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 181,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 180,049 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 180,049 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 179,179 miles

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

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

grease cap missing nsf hub

Fail 16 May 2011 179,179 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

grease cap missing nsf hub

Pass 4 Jun 2010 177,045 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 177,031 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 176,978 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 176,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 176,088 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 169,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 157,031 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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F611 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 F611 TFH, 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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F611 TFH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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