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G814 NFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,418 mi
Last recorded137,418 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG814 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 137,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis & welding repairs carried out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis & welding repairs carried out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 131,816 miles

oil leak

welding repairs carried out to o/s/ & n/s/rear chassis

Pass 1 Dec 2016 127,732 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 123,540 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 116,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front door faulty

nearside rear wheel stiff

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Dec 2014 116,880 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front door faulty

nearside rear wheel stiff

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,532 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 115,508 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,004 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 114,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,919 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 112,867 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 111,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 109,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 104,937 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 4 May 2007 103,906 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 103,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 103,906 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front reg plate cracked.

front wheel alignment requires adjustment.

nearside front brake disc worn more than offside.

nearside seat base missing.

reverse light,lense broken and insecure.

slight play at steering damper bush.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 101,161 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 101,159 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Front drive shaft coupling has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G814 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G814 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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G814 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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