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F491 SDL

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,192 mi
Last recorded71,192 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF491 SDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,192 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle support joint worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 71,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front hub oil seals leaking

Oil leak

Rear axle support joint worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres have small cuts on treads and sidewalls

ladder removed at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,075 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 68,285 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre sidewall has small cut

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,285 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall has small cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,450 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 27 Feb 2007 66,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,542 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

rear number plate lamp corroded

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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F491 SDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F491 SDL, 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 F491 SDL registered?

F491 SDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F491 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F491 SDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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