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F485 FPW

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180 mi
Last recorded180 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 FPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,478 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,839 miles

Bull bar fitted

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

speedometer in km/hr

tools fitted to bonnet

Fail 7 Jun 2019 66,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Bull bar fitted

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

speedometer in km/hr

tools fitted to bonnet

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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F485 FPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F485 FPW, 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 F485 FPW registered?

F485 FPW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F485 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F485 FPW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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