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F713 HRM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,844 mi
Last recorded18,844 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF713 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,421 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 4 Dec 2013 17,421 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,212 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 15,212 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,461 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 14,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 14,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 13,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 12,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 12,289 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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F713 HRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F713 HRM, 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 F713 HRM registered?

F713 HRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F713 HRM safe to buy?

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