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F612 UVT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF612 UVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 110,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 103,667 miles

both steering balls slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,073 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust, not considered excessive.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,656 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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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F612 UVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F612 UVT, 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

How do I check the history of F612 UVT?

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What year was F612 UVT registered?

F612 UVT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F612 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F612 UVT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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