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ASY 144

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,211 mi
Last recorded33,211 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASY 144
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,201 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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ASY 144 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 ASY 144, 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 ASY 144 registered?

ASY 144 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is ASY 144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASY 144 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASY 144 have outstanding finance?

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