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F738 MAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

161,012 mi
Last recorded161,012 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF738 MAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 161,012 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 161,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

O/S/FRONT MIRROR HEAD INSECURE

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/&/N/S/ FRONT WHEELS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 150,983 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 150,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 150,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 12 May 2006 144,505 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 144,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak

the main switch facia very loose

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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F738 MAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F738 MAP, 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 F738 MAP registered?

F738 MAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F738 MAP safe to buy?

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