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F829 NGM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,273 mi
Last recorded184,273 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF829 NGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 184,273 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 184,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Battery tray corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 181,778 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 178,378 miles

Corroded offside door

Slight leak on fuel pump

Slight leak on power steering pump

Pass 9 Feb 2011 178,378 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 178,378 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 175,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel pump slightly damp but not leaking

slight brake pedal travel but not excessive

Fail 6 Feb 2010 175,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel pump slightly damp but not leaking

slight brake pedal travel but not excessive

Pass 23 Dec 2008 170,630 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

Fail 13 Dec 2008 170,608 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 4 Oct 2007 161,681 miles

Oil leak

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

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

front no plate crackted

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2007 161,658 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

radiator leaking

rear cross member corroded outside prescibed area

Pass 8 Apr 2006 153,717 miles

slight leak from power steering pump

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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F829 NGM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F829 NGM, 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 F829 NGM registered?

F829 NGM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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