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F706 MTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,415 mi
Last recorded90,415 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 MTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,162 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2008 67,965 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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F706 MTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F706 MTT, 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 F706 MTT registered?

F706 MTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F706 MTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F706 MTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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