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F291 SBL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,763 mi
Last recorded111,763 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 SBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 111,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Aug 2009 110,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Feb 2008 109,633 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 108,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 107,490 miles

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

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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F291 SBL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F291 SBL, 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 F291 SBL registered?

F291 SBL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F291 SBL safe to buy?

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