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F156 HHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,594 mi
Last recorded132,594 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF156 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 132,594 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 132,594 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,770 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,175 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 128,480 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 127,215 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 126,921 miles

Front and rear number plates have slight damage

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

Offside front brake disc thin

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Fail 29 Jun 2010 126,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear number plates have slight damage

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

Offside front brake disc thin

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Pass 30 Nov 2006 123,886 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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F156 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F156 HHH, 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 F156 HHH registered?

F156 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F156 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F156 HHH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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