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F616 MVR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,909 mi
Last recorded174,909 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF616 MVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 174,909 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 14 Apr 2026 174,905 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Fluid misting around back plate (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 1 May 2025 173,685 miles

Front both front swivel housing seals slightly leaking

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

Rear rear diff leak

Pass 4 Oct 2022 173,287 miles

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

General corrosion to body

General corrosion to chassis & suspension components

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm/spanner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel hub slight leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm/spanner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 172,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 172,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drag link end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 171,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 168,801 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' Frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' Frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 167,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 162,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside driver step broken

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 156,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 148,631 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 142,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 132,524 miles

rust on both front door hinges

Fail 28 Sep 2012 132,497 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s rear exhaust mounting braking away

rust on both front door hinges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 122,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 110,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 100,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 95,713 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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F616 MVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F616 MVR, 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 F616 MVR registered?

F616 MVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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