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F818 BVV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

275,037 mi
Last recorded275,037 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 BVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2019 275,037 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component insecure Lower Universal Joint (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

General Oil Leaks

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking Brake Has Limited Reserve Travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 273,186 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 272,901 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod across front of axle , offside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Non reflective due to deterioration (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 269,072 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 269,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Long footbrake travel

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

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

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

oil leak

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop rear UJ excessively worn ()

Pass 13 Aug 2016 267,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Door handle stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2015 264,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long footbrake travel

Fail 29 Jul 2015 264,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long footbrake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2014 261,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2014 260,941 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2013 256,674 miles

centre crossmember is corroded at nearside outside prescribed area

power steering belt squeal on full lock

Fail 20 Jul 2013 256,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre crossmember is corroded at nearside outside prescribed area

power steering belt squeal on full lock

Pass 26 Jul 2012 252,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 252,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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F818 BVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F818 BVV, 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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F818 BVV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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