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NSU 826

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,963 mi
Last recorded20,963 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 826
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,963 miles

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

Oil leak

interior mirror cracked

nearside front tyre cracking on inner and outer side walls of tyre also in the tread

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer side walls of tyre

offside front tyres cracking on inner and outer side walls of tyre and tread

offside rear tyres cracking on inner and outer side walls of tyre and tread

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,913 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

cracks in offside rear tyre outer side wall

cracks inside tread pattern of nearside front tyre quiet deep

cracks inside tread pattern of offside rear tyre

cracks on nearside front outer side wall of tyre

cracks on offside rear tyre outer side wall

interior mirror cracked

oil dampness on nearside and offside front back plates

oil dampness on nearside and offside rear back plates

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,599 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has very fine hairline cracks in it

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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NSU 826 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NSU 826, 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 NSU 826 registered?

NSU 826 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is NSU 826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 826 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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