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F658 NMJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,190 mi
Last recorded167,190 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF658 NMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 167,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 166,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing

engine oil level low

rear tyre pressures low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 165,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 163,317 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2012 161,893 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 161,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 159,806 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 159,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 156,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 152,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 149,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 145,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 145,034 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 144,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perished.

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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F658 NMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F658 NMJ, 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 F658 NMJ registered?

F658 NMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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