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F324 THP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

310,326 mi
Last recorded310,326 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF324 THP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 310,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside front + offside front to nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has some corrosion including to the drivers door upper hinge area

Pass 20 Oct 2020 303,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 298,527 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 296,237 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 292,935 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 284,235 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 276,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 270,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 264,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 258,602 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 252,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 245,589 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 236,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 236,503 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 226,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 217,329 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 207,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 207,135 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 197,426 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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F324 THP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F324 THP, 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 F324 THP registered?

F324 THP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F324 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F324 THP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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