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F676 MKS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF676 MKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,287 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,161 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,967 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,281 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 83,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery housing 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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F676 MKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F676 MKS, 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 F676 MKS registered?

F676 MKS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F676 MKS safe to buy?

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