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F200 SPB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Electric 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

133,100 mi
Last recorded133,100 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 SPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 133,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,682 miles

parkingbrake onl just met requirements

Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,566 miles

corrosion under vehicle on non structual panels.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 129,268 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 127,634 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,314 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 121,426 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,159 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 118,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 118,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 116,820 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 114,917 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 112,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 109,584 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 106,885 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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F200 SPB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F200 SPB, 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 F200 SPB?

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What year was F200 SPB registered?

F200 SPB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is F200 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F200 SPB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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