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F159 HHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,071 mi
Last recorded189,071 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 189,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 184,637 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 180,571 miles

age related corrosion to vehicle

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2015 173,355 miles

age related corrosion to vehicle

damage at n/s of screen

Fail 2 Oct 2015 173,355 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember corroded (6.6.6)

age related corrosion to vehicle

damage at n/s of screen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 161,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box damp

Pass 28 Sep 2013 142,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,472 miles

both rear tyres cracked on tread

o/s front tyre cracked on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2008 101,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 95,843 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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F159 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F159 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 F159 HHH registered?

F159 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F159 HHH safe to buy?

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