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K890 NFG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,487 mi
Last recorded182,487 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 NFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 182,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 181,245 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2009 180,519 miles

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 11 Jun 2008 179,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 175,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 175,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 170,229 miles

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

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

nsf / osf hockey stick arm bushes starting to deteriorate

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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K890 NFG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 K890 NFG, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K890 NFG registered?

K890 NFG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is K890 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K890 NFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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