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AUR 274M

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,913 mi
Last recorded113,913 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 274M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 113,913 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion by centre body mountings

Fail 16 May 2017 113,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion by centre body mountings

Pass 6 May 2016 113,105 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 111,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 109,791 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 108,493 miles

both front axle swivel seals leaking

Fail 17 May 2013 108,493 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

both front axle swivel seals leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,260 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 105,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 104,549 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 104,521 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 102,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 98,224 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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AUR 274M is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AUR 274M, 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 AUR 274M registered?

AUR 274M is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is AUR 274M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 274M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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