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F489 CTH

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,394 mi
Last recorded173,394 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 CTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2010 173,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 173,394 miles

Oil leak

drop arm rubber split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 172,656 miles

crack front plate

under side repaired and under sealed

Pass 20 Jun 2008 166,789 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 159,103 miles

Oil leak

slight weep both front hubs

Pass 24 May 2006 151,443 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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