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F962 NGS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

166,286 mi
Last recorded166,286 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 NGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 166,286 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavilly perishing/tyre over 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear A frame ball joint has play

Rear rear seats missing

Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all rear seats removed

Pass 7 Sep 2023 165,451 miles

Central Rear A frame ball joint on rear axle has slight play

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 164,726 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor pattern but visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported very close to spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint twisting when rocked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 164,726 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor pattern but visable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported very close to spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint twisting when rocked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A FRAME BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 154,736 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 150,231 miles

Front n/s o/s hubs slight oil leak

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 147,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 145,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 141,885 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 163,737 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,144 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,261 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 122,363 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 109,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 115,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 111,487 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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F962 NGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F962 NGS, 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

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What year was F962 NGS registered?

F962 NGS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1989.

Is F962 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F962 NGS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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