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F426 HMB

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,024 mi
Last recorded95,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF426 HMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,989 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 91,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,653 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,799 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,789 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,187 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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F426 HMB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F426 HMB, 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 F426 HMB registered?

F426 HMB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F426 HMB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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