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F642 MUF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,953 mi
Last recorded195,953 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 MUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2015 195,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 186,556 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 182,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 181,057 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 177,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 160,275 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F642 MUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 F642 MUF, 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 F642 MUF registered?

F642 MUF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1989.

Is F642 MUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F642 MUF 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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