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F468 MVR

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,468 mi
Last recorded68,468 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 MVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,362 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,073 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,573 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,306 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,162 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,652 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 64,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 63,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 61,058 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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F468 MVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F468 MVR, 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 F468 MVR registered?

F468 MVR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F468 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F468 MVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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