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F774 PTC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,434 mi
Last recorded130,434 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 PTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre perished

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion underside

nearside centre body mount corroded

rear axle support brace boot split

some up and down movement in front track rod ends

steering lock not operating when key removed not sure if one fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 130,434 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre perished

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion underside

nearside centre body mount corroded

rear axle support brace boot split

some up and down movement in front track rod ends

steering lock not operating when key removed not sure if one fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 129,883 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 129,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 128,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 127,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 127,807 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 123,831 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 121,519 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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F774 PTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F774 PTC, 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 F774 PTC registered?

F774 PTC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F774 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F774 PTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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