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F728 SSX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

242,170 mi
Last recorded242,170 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF728 SSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 242,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 232,869 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 May 2017 232,869 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 224,561 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 216,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 209,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 199,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 May 2012 191,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 180,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 172,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 156,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 144,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 131,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 121,718 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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F728 SSX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F728 SSX, 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 F728 SSX registered?

F728 SSX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F728 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F728 SSX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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