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F612 BNG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,616 mi
Last recorded171,616 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF612 BNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 171,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 169,964 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 169,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 169,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 165,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 162,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,193 miles

All road tyres badly deteriorated in sidewalls

Bonnet catch faulty

Both front swivel joints/housings leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2017 161,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

All road tyres badly deteriorated in sidewalls

Bonnet catch faulty

Both front swivel joints/housings leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 159,029 miles

All tyres perrished

Front hub slight play o/s/f

Pass 19 Mar 2015 156,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 154,939 miles

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2013 152,577 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 150,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 149,127 miles

steering box drop arm balljoint dust cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 146,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 144,066 miles

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

Oil leak

rear fog light switch loose?

Pass 8 Feb 2008 141,336 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 141,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 137,909 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 137,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pads worm

front track rod ends gaiters are split

minor oil leak from steering box area

off side front suspension bump stop missing

passenger side wing mirror broken

rear chassis holed but not within 30cm of suspension mounting or body mounting

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

Pass 9 Dec 2005 134,699 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 134,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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F612 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F612 BNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F612 BNG registered?

F612 BNG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F612 BNG safe to buy?

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