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F355 FRB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,846 mi
Last recorded94,846 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF355 FRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 93,488 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 93,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 91,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 88,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 87,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,531 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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F355 FRB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F355 FRB, 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 F355 FRB registered?

F355 FRB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F355 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F355 FRB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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