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F98 NFG

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,580 mi
Last recorded183,580 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 NFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 183,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 182,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 181,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 179,013 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 177,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 174,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 170,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 166,695 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 166,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 163,571 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 163,542 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 158,951 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 158,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 155,257 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 155,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 151,390 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 151,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 148,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 144,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 139,600 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 139,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 136,848 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 134,637 miles

offside rear suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 3 Nov 2005 134,622 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

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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F98 NFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 F98 NFG, 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 F98 NFG registered?

F98 NFG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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