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F692 RHU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,446 mi
Last recorded52,446 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF692 RHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,446 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,436 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre perished ADVISE REPLACEMENT

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,978 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,679 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on side walls

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,197 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,412 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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F692 RHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F692 RHU, 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 F692 RHU registered?

F692 RHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1989.

Is F692 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F692 RHU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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