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F183 TFA

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,669 mi
Last recorded151,669 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF183 TFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 151,669 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 142,735 miles

both rear hub seals slight weep

Pass 14 Jul 2017 142,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 141,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 139,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 139,216 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 137,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 137,075 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 134,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 134,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 131,984 miles

N/S/F swivel hub seal slightly weeping

O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R tyres perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 126,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 123,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emits whit smoke at tickover.

fuel tank has damp staining, but no visible leaking.

Fail 14 Mar 2006 123,142 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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F183 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F183 TFA, 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 F183 TFA registered?

F183 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F183 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F183 TFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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