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F357 TAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,183 mi
Last recorded127,183 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF357 TAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2010 127,183 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 127,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,756 miles

No vin plate displayed (FOUND ON CHASSIS)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 123,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

No vin plate displayed (FOUND ON CHASSIS)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 117,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorated but still legible

Pass 12 Dec 2007 117,827 miles

front number plate deteriorated but still legible

Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,503 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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F357 TAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F357 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.

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What year was F357 TAC registered?

F357 TAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F357 TAC safe to buy?

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