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F155 GYB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,000 mi
Last recorded103,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 GYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,000 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 91,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,216 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,294 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 89,778 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 89,020 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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F155 GYB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F155 GYB, 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

How do I check the history of F155 GYB?

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What year was F155 GYB registered?

F155 GYB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F155 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F155 GYB shows 14 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 F155 GYB have outstanding finance?

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