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F785 AOF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF785 AOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 131,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,394 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 130,387 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements angled facing downwards (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt of the wrong type drivers not 3 point belt (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 126,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 125,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 125,304 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 124,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 124,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 123,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 121,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 118,786 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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F785 AOF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol 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 F785 AOF, 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 F785 AOF registered?

F785 AOF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F785 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F785 AOF 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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