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A9 OFU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,316 mi
Last recorded69,316 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,316 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,826 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,120 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable arm behind front axle has slight bend (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear slightly perished

Fail 23 Jan 2018 53,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable arm behind front axle has slight bend (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,229 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable behind axle (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable behind axle (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 44,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stub axle inappropriately repaired has retaining bolts broken in drive housing (2.4.A.2)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable behind axle (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable behind axle (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,816 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 30,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 24,580 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,658 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 19,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 5,198 miles

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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A9 OFU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A9 OFU, 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 A9 OFU registered?

A9 OFU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is A9 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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