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F259 JRB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,936 mi
Last recorded57,936 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF259 JRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,936 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 57,913 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,416 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 56,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 55,405 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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F259 JRB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F259 JRB, 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 F259 JRB registered?

F259 JRB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F259 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F259 JRB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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