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F830 EAW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

272,608 mi
Last recorded272,608 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF830 EAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 272,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 269,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 262,381 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 262,353 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 256,570 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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F830 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F830 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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What year was F830 EAW registered?

F830 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F830 EAW safe to buy?

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