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F292 GKH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,631 mi
Last recorded124,631 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 GKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 124,631 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 124,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 123,877 miles

front body mtg coroded n/s

rear body mtg coroded

rear tyre n/s slightly perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 122,713 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 122,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 121,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 119,112 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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F292 GKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc 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 F292 GKH, 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 F292 GKH registered?

F292 GKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is F292 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F292 GKH 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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