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F332 RBJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,275 mi
Last recorded98,275 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF332 RBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,275 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 87,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,258 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 84,285 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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F332 RBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F332 RBJ, 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 F332 RBJ registered?

F332 RBJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F332 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F332 RBJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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