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F78 CRN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,368 mi
Last recorded145,368 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 CRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2010 145,368 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 145,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 143,150 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 143,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All metal brake piping corroded

Excessive end float diff area

Knocking noise from steering box

Oil leak around transmission handbrake

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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F78 CRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F78 CRN, 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 F78 CRN registered?

F78 CRN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F78 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F78 CRN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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