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F289 RKX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,219 mi
Last recorded170,219 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 RKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 170,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 170,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 163,561 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 156,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 147,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 139,439 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 139,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F289 RKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel 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 F289 RKX, 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 F289 RKX?

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What year was F289 RKX registered?

F289 RKX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F289 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F289 RKX 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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