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F879 MFG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,266 mi
Last recorded138,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 MFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,266 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear driveshaft flange leaking oil

Nearside bulkhead out rigger corroded

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell/lower bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside bulkhead out rigger corroded

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (2.4.A.3)

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2017 138,265 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster seized (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount, dumb iron (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mount, front cross member holed and very badly corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

chassis has very heavy surface corrosion

nearside bulkhead outrigger badly corroded

nearside footwell/lower bulkhead badly corroded

nearside rear drive shaft flange leaking oil

offside bulkhead outrigger badly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 137,346 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks from various components

rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Sep 2015 137,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks from various components

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 131,930 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 131,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 127,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 122,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 122,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 120,431 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 117,252 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/side rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 117,252 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/side rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 114,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 114,098 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,149 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 111,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 108,333 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Sep 2007 108,330 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop missing

nearside wiper blade splitting at ends

offside rear cross member corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 105,102 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front swivel hubs damp

both registration plates deteriorating

Fail 27 Sep 2006 105,094 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front swivel hubs damp

condition of regestration plates starting to deteriorate

excessive movement between chassis and axle when steering are rocked from side to side

hole in drivers floor panel

Pass 13 Sep 2005 100,783 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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F879 MFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F879 MFG, 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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F879 MFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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