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G643 NFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG643 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 123,196 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 123,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 122,518 miles

nearside trailing arm rear bush worn,front wheel bearings slight play,offside track rod end pin holed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 120,672 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play PITMAN ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,414 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,431 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 114,607 miles

engine leaking oil

nearside door mirror damaged to legal limit [interior mirror not fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 114,582 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

engine leaking oil

nearside door mirror damaged to legal limit [interior mirror not fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 112,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear lower coil spring platforms slightly corroded

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

horn requires attention soon

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside pan ard rod bush has slight play

nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged

passenger seatbelt claspe sticking slightly

washers require attention soon

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 101,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 101,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in front prop front u/j. slight play in rear prop rear u/j. n/s/r tie rod slightly distorted. frontt reg plate dammaged.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,884 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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G643 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G643 NFK, 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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G643 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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