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F919 EVG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,082 mi
Last recorded199,082 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF919 EVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 199,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 188,736 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 179,955 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 171,343 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 164,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 158,189 miles

exhaust blow

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2009 158,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust blow

oil leak

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2008 151,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 146,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 141,347 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brakes noisey on road test

rear exhaust tail pipe section corroded in need of replacing

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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F919 EVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F919 EVG, 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 F919 EVG registered?

F919 EVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F919 EVG safe to buy?

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