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F662 KAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,846 mi
Last recorded186,846 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF662 KAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 186,846 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 182,705 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 176,473 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Mar 2008 170,381 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 166,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 162,343 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 162,343 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front seat belt started to fray †offside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

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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F662 KAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F662 KAP, 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 F662 KAP registered?

F662 KAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is F662 KAP safe to buy?

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