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F88 NFG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,551 mi
Last recorded14,551 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 NFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 14,551 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 14,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear chassis cross member side body out riggers all heavily corroded. most brake pipes heavilly corroded.steering box damp.oil at min. (all req attn soon).

wiper blades worn/split.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 12,428 miles

Eath fault to nearside front lights, rear fog lamp switch worn, power steering box / pipes damp, offside drag link end worn, rear body cross member very rusty.

tow ball not fitted at time of test. rear cross member very rusty, attention required soon. Brake pipes (offside front and along chassis) rusting, attention required soon.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 12,400 miles

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

Eath fault to nearside front lights, rear fog lamp switch worn, power steering box / pipes damp, offside drag link end worn, rear body cross member very rusty.

tow ball not fitted at time of test. rear cross member very rusty, attention required soon. Brake pipes (offside front and along chassis) rusting, attention required soon.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,149 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 9,149 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Outer Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre row of seatbacks worn(attn req soon).

fuel ,pipes by tank rusting.bulkhead/floorpan rusting.

tow BALL not present at test.rear chassis and rear body crossmembers rusting (will req attn soon).

Pass 10 Dec 2009 6,043 miles

oil level low.rear seat backs loose/worn (secure).steering box damp.towBALL not fitted at time of test.tow bar mounting area rusted and reqs attn soon.tow bar repaied by welding.steering box damp.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 6,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil level low.rear seat backs loose/worn (secure).steering box damp.towBALL not fitted at time of test.tow bar mounting area rusted and reqs attn soon.tow bar repaied by welding.steering box damp.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 2,767 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 2,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 141,092 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 141,092 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn.

nsf hub seal leaking.nsr chassis nsr out rigger osf floor pan rusting (will req attn soon).

Pass 30 Oct 2006 137,293 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 137,293 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

driver's footwell rusty

front propshaft UJ at gearbox worn

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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F88 NFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F88 NFG, 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 F88 NFG registered?

F88 NFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1989.

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