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F821 EAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 EAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,356 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,307 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,992 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,510 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 77,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,041 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 70,041 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 68,263 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 68,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 67,148 miles

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

chassis very rusty

rear crossmember very rusty and holed

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,925 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 63,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (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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F821 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F821 EAW, 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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F821 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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