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F694 SPD

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,698 mi
Last recorded107,698 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 SPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 107,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s door piler by hinge corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 106,189 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise all four tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 106,189 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 104,566 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,058 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 103,058 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2009 100,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/r bump stop missing

Fail 4 Jul 2009 100,742 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F694 SPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F694 SPD, 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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F694 SPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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