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F352 TAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,857 mi
Last recorded155,857 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF352 TAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 155,857 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 155,850 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 150,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 149,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 147,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 145,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 143,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 141,266 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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F352 TAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F352 TAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F352 TAC?

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What year was F352 TAC registered?

F352 TAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F352 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F352 TAC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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