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F131 RRF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,387 mi
Last recorded136,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 RRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 136,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 21 Jan 2016 136,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front reg plate in poor condition

n/s/ front chassis in poor condition

rear exhaust rear mount broken

Fail 19 Jan 2016 136,385 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bar broken (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear exhaust rear mount broken

n/s/ front chassis in poor condition

front reg plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2015 135,897 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

N/S/F chassis has been welded to a satisfactory standard

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/front inner wing loose

Fail 29 Dec 2014 135,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/front inner wing loose

Pass 23 May 2006 132,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front shocker mounts very rusty

nearside front mudguard corroded

offside front oil seal leaking

oil leak

rear bench seats not fitted

track-rod-ends and drag-link-ends boots split and perished

Fail 11 Apr 2006 132,505 miles

Centre Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

bench seats not fitted

front shock absorber turrets rusty

n/s/f mudguard corroded

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

oil leak

track rod/drag link boots split+perished

underside of vehicle rusty full length

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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F131 RRF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F131 RRF, 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 F131 RRF registered?

F131 RRF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1989.

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