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F418 RPL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,024 mi
Last recorded101,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF418 RPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,024 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,812 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 99,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,421 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 98,421 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,372 miles

Nearside rear door will not open.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,372 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear door will not open.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,607 miles

Nearside rear door will not open.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 92,607 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear door will not open.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,441 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,640 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 84,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Jul 2006 78,658 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

horn stays on once pressed

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2005 71,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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F418 RPL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F418 RPL, 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 F418 RPL registered?

F418 RPL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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