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F809 KPN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,376 mi
Last recorded23,376 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF809 KPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,461 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp beam patterns only just passable

Pass 5 Mar 2012 5,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 5,906 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 26 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 108,223 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 108,223 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 102,999 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,691 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 96,691 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

First application on brake pedal spongey,could be pads.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,162 miles

reserve travel on handbrake only just passable

Pass 25 Nov 2005 83,053 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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F809 KPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F809 KPN, 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 F809 KPN registered?

F809 KPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1989.

Is F809 KPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F809 KPN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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