CarVerify

Free Car Check

F922 HHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF922 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 83,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 81,198 miles

Steering damper has a detiroated rubber bush

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

Windscreen has damage over 10mm in zone A I have been advised that it has been repaired.

The play in the steering makes it impossible to drive in a straight line.This is very dangerous.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,168 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper has a detiroated rubber bush

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

Windscreen has damage over 10mm in zone A I have been advised that it has been repaired.

The play in the steering makes it impossible to drive in a straight line.This is very dangerous.

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F922 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F922 HHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F922 HHH?

You can check the full history of F922 HHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F922 HHH registered?

F922 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F922 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F922 HHH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F922 HHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F922 HHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.