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F471 WPY

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 WPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,136 miles

structure corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2022 95,133 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

structure corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,447 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 93,447 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe burst no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst unable to test brakes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,867 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis repair near suspension mount not welded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake flex bracket broken

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 91,670 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corroded near suspension joint (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flex bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,895 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 79,261 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 79,261 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 7 May 2010 75,648 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 May 2010 75,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,851 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 74,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 72,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 68,649 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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F471 WPY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F471 WPY, 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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F471 WPY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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