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F624 RPH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF624 RPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 83,357 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,571 miles

Nearside Bonnet hinge bearing missing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,542 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,046 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,821 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

welding repairs to rear chassis

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,345 miles

Oil leak

general underbody corrision

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,933 miles

brake pipes covered in sealant.

oil leaks.

underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 71,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes covered in sealant.

oil leaks.

underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,220 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 71,135 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,415 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 70,064 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 70,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 69,446 miles

slight play in offside front hub

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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F624 RPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F624 RPH, 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 F624 RPH registered?

F624 RPH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F624 RPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F624 RPH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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