MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,394 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
drop arm rubber split
Oil leak
drop arm rubber split
crack front plate
under side repaired and under sealed
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leaking rear or engine
Oil leak
slight weep both front hubs
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play nearside swivell
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F489 CTH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 F489 CTH, 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 F489 CTH registered?
F489 CTH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F489 CTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F489 CTH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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