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F405 MBM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,081 mi
Last recorded169,081 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF405 MBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 169,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 166,111 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 162,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 160,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 159,590 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 158,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 157,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 157,219 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 152,058 miles

Bolt loose on prop shaft

Rear brake pipe over axle starting to corroad

Fail 25 Jan 2007 151,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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F405 MBM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F405 MBM, 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 F405 MBM registered?

F405 MBM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F405 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F405 MBM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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