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F898 GMA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,521 mi
Last recorded156,521 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 GMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 156,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 155,375 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 155,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 153,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 152,846 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear drum light misting of oil

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 151,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 141,028 miles

alternator charging light on

both front seat belts slightly damaged

engine has bad oil leak

front brake pads starting to get low

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear prop uj worn

Fail 24 Jan 2014 141,028 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

alternator charging light on

both front seat belts slightly damaged

engine has bad oil leak

front brake pads starting to get low

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear prop uj worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 137,737 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust.

Corrosion in N/S/R and O/S/R chassis legs.

Corrosion in rear cross member.

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Slight play in front prop U/J.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 134,509 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 132,505 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 132,503 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 124,275 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 124,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 121,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 117,952 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 117,952 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 114,035 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 114,035 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F898 GMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F898 GMA, 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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F898 GMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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