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F823 PST

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

78,743 mi
Last recorded78,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 PST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,743 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

rear prop joint worn badly

Fail 15 May 2013 78,698 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

rear prop joint worn

Pass 5 Aug 2005 73,767 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.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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F823 PST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F823 PST, 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 F823 PST registered?

F823 PST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F823 PST safe to buy?

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