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G816 NFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,563 mi
Last recorded164,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 164,563 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 164,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 164,224 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 164,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 164,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 163,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,699 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 163,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumber (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 163,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 163,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 163,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 162,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 162,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 162,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 162,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 162,238 miles

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Aug 2010 161,966 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2009 161,310 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 160,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 159,724 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 159,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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G816 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 90.5%.

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 G816 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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What year was G816 NFK registered?

G816 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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