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F831 VVC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,287 mi
Last recorded148,287 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF831 VVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 148,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 148,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 128,400 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 128,361 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 128,361 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 127,223 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 127,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2x bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure onto steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2010 118,658 miles

bonnet on safety catch

corrosion below n/s seat belt mounting

cut in n/s front tyre

radiator fan has no cover

rear cross member corroded and plated

Fail 18 May 2010 118,625 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

bonnet on safety catch

corrosion below n/s seat belt mounting

cut in n/s front tyre

radiator fan has no cover

rear cross member corroded and plated

Fail 11 Dec 2009 118,609 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 113,685 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,039 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 110,822 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 109,948 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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F831 VVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F831 VVC, 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 F831 VVC registered?

F831 VVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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