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G833 NFK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,272 mi
Last recorded100,272 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 NFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 100,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

corrosion to bodywork

Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,295 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside mirror damaged

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 12 Nov 2010 91,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 91,347 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,961 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 82,961 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,590 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 70,546 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play o/s/f top swivel pin

Pass 19 Jul 2008 69,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 64,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,577 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 59,577 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 59,577 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated, indicator lens fading, all tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

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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G833 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 G833 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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G833 NFK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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