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F773 HGP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,807 mi
Last recorded137,807 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF773 HGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,807 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

two new wiper blades

Fail 10 Jul 2023 137,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

two new wiper blades

Pass 8 Jul 2022 134,611 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 134,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 131,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,113 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 124,977 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 120,389 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,995 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,762 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,384 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 98,803 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 93,675 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 93,675 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,913 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front and offside rear indicator lenses slightly faded.offside front,nearside front ond nearside rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 88,913 miles

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front and offside rear indicator lenses slightly faded.offside front,nearside front ond nearside rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,462 miles

slight leak from steering box

steering slightly stiff

Fail 22 Mar 2010 83,462 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight leak from steering box

steering slightly stiff

Fail 11 Mar 2009 76,524 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box is leaking.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 76,524 miles

Steering box is leaking.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,850 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2007 75,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

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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F773 HGP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F773 HGP, 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 F773 HGP registered?

F773 HGP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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