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F294 TBP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,131 mi
Last recorded27,131 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF294 TBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,131 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,166 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S seat belt not single handed operation.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 26,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S seat belt not single handed operation.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,695 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs have corroded inner faces

Fail 21 Sep 2010 24,695 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs have corroded inner faces

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,343 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,109 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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F294 TBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol 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 F294 TBP, 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 F294 TBP registered?

F294 TBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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