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F485 RPO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF485 RPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,195 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2018 105,191 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,278 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 103,271 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,043 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 92,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,610 miles

Offside front door badly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 86,610 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front door badly corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 84,667 miles

fuel tank has signs of leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2005 81,633 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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F485 RPO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F485 RPO, 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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F485 RPO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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