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F41 MSH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

238,081 mi
Last recorded238,081 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF41 MSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 238,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 238,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 237,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 236,500 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 236,491 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 232,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 227,029 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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F41 MSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F41 MSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F41 MSH registered?

F41 MSH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F41 MSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F41 MSH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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