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FFX 641

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,560 mi
Last recorded26,560 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFX 641
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,560 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4x tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 23,393 miles

All 4tyres perished/cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,427 miles

N/S/F Tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2018 20,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F Tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 17,697 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

O\S side repeater slightly insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen slightly scratched

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 17,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure front (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure rear (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure front (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure rear (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

O\S side repeater slightly insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen slightly scratched

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 17,678 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty Not working (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 16,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 15,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general chassis corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,780 miles

exhaust corroded

flexy brake hoses perished

general corrosion

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 10,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 5,677 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

slight play in prop ujs

Pass 8 Aug 2007 974 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil leak

o/s/f top swivel slight play

rear metal brake pipes coroded

Pass 4 Aug 2006 105,616 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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FFX 641 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FFX 641, 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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FFX 641 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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