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F12 HYS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,354 mi
Last recorded105,354 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 HYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 105,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti slip slight worn

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2013 103,687 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 101,107 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,863 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,035 miles

emits excessive smoke.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 85,254 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 85,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F12 HYS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F12 HYS, 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 F12 HYS registered?

F12 HYS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is F12 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 HYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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