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F187 OTS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,166 mi
Last recorded136,166 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 OTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 136,166 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 135,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 135,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 135,210 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 134,444 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,501 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 15 Aug 2013 127,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 125,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 123,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 118,624 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

slight misting of oil at steering box

Pass 2 Sep 2009 114,481 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 110,685 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 110,685 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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F187 OTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F187 OTS, 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 F187 OTS registered?

F187 OTS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F187 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F187 OTS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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