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F460 ABV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

169,553 mi
Last recorded169,553 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF460 ABV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 169,553 miles

Nearside Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed central hinge mounting (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed central hinge mounting (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 161,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 155,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 152,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,780 miles

tread depths osf7mmosr7mmnsf7mmnsr6mm

Pass 11 Mar 2017 135,843 miles

tread depths osf8mm.osr8mm,nsf7mm,nsr7mm

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,355 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 117,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 102,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 89,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,208 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,956 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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F460 ABV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 F460 ABV, 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

How do I check the history of F460 ABV?

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What year was F460 ABV registered?

F460 ABV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F460 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F460 ABV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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