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G822 NFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,682 mi
Last recorded122,682 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 122,682 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play panhard arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 Feb 2025 120,736 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,987 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 114,762 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 111,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 106,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,528 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tracta joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tracta joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,525 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tracta joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Tracta joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,381 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

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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G822 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G822 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G822 NFK registered?

G822 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G822 NFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G822 NFK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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