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F750 JVR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,043 mi
Last recorded131,043 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF750 JVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 131,043 miles

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

rear cross member corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,136 miles

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,324 miles

rear cross member starting to corrode

reverse lamp broken

slight exhaust blow on centre box

Fail 5 Nov 2015 123,300 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step corroded and sharp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear cross member starting to corrode

reverse lamp broken

slight exhaust blow on centre box

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,279 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,255 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,965 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 101,943 miles

both front seatbelt webbing have minor damage

considerable corrossion at o/s door lower hinge mounting area

n/s door mirror has minor damage to glass

Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,943 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

considerable corrossion at o/s door lower hinge mounting area

n/s door mirror has minor damage to glass

n/s dorr glass missing at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2007 101,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 100,770 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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F750 JVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F750 JVR, 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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F750 JVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F750 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F750 JVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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