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F391 MGB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,405 mi
Last recorded151,405 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF391 MGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 151,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chassis moderatley corroded

near-side front seatbelt slightly frayed

near-side rear floor/sill corroded & holed

off-side front body bulkhead corroded

off-side front floor corroded & holed

off-side rear door not opening

rear chassis legs corroded

rear chassis undersealed

slight uneven application of park brake

springs corroded

sweat from power steering reservoir

Pass 12 Apr 2008 110,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 144,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 137,230 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 137,230 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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F391 MGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F391 MGB, 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 F391 MGB registered?

F391 MGB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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