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F686 RWP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,785 mi
Last recorded193,785 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 RWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 193,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 193,498 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 192,156 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 191,274 miles

Front exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 189,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 189,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 187,233 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 186,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 185,368 miles

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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F686 RWP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F686 RWP, 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 F686 RWP registered?

F686 RWP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F686 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F686 RWP shows 9 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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