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F991 NNJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

174,834 mi
Last recorded174,834 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 NNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 174,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 172,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 170,913 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 170,881 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 170,293 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel lever high (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 170,125 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 169,063 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 167,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 166,754 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 165,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 165,664 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 165,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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F991 NNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 F991 NNJ, 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 F991 NNJ registered?

F991 NNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F991 NNJ safe to buy?

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