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F790 HWB

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

231,186 mi
Last recorded231,186 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 HWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 231,186 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 230,269 miles

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 229,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside corroded (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 253,026 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 224,539 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 219,842 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 219,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 214,901 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 214,901 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 206,903 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 188,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 188,092 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 163,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 138,559 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 113,528 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 108,605 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 108,316 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2004 95,863 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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F790 HWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F790 HWB, 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 F790 HWB registered?

F790 HWB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1989.

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