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D398 FPR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 FPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 108,467 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 108,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,947 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 106,947 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,671 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,344 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,647 miles

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

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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D398 FPR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 D398 FPR, 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 40 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 D398 FPR registered?

D398 FPR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D398 FPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D398 FPR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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