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G824 NFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,215 mi
Last recorded195,215 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG824 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 195,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 190,378 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 183,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 176,524 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012
Pass 12 Nov 2011 149,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 149,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 148,658 miles

All front metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Both front flexible hoses starting to perish †

Passenger exterior door mirror cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2006 148,655 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger door mirror cracked

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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G824 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G824 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 G824 NFK registered?

G824 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G824 NFK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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