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F998 SPV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,108 mi
Last recorded57,108 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF998 SPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 56,687 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 56,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 56,344 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,456 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 52,293 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 52,292 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low main (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,751 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear brake slightly binding

small cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,096 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,940 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,351 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,425 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre has a slightly stepped inner edge

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,425 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slightly stepped inner edge

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,721 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,344 miles

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

slight movment pitman arm

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,371 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,721 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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F998 SPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F998 SPV, 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 F998 SPV registered?

F998 SPV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F998 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F998 SPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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