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F926 OFG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,276 mi
Last recorded59,276 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 OFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,276 miles

slight misting of oil

slight misting of oil from o/s/f hub

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,942 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,853 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front sphere seal leaking slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front sphere seal leaking slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,664 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,969 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

part of n/plate light inop

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,666 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,663 miles

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

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

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

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

hazard switch cover broken

part of n/plate light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,821 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 48,821 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,744 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 45,727 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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F926 OFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F926 OFG, 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 F926 OFG registered?

F926 OFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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