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F698 JMW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,669 mi
Last recorded33,669 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF698 JMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from offside front steering swivel/hub

Fail 24 Aug 2017 33,657 miles

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

rear brake application uneven Nearside rear brake slow to work (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from offside front steering swivel/hub

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,251 miles

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

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

both side front wiper blades starting to deteriorate but still clearing the screen

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish but still providing an effective seal

oil leak both front hubs

slight play between steering box and steering drop arm

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust pipe repaired with exhaust repair bandage

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,854 miles

Temporary repair to exhaust in two sections.

Winscreen heater fitted to dashboard. Not in swept area.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,502 miles

Temporary repair to exhaust tailpipe

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,219 miles

Temporary repair to exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 31,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 31,142 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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F698 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F698 JMW, 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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F698 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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