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F826 MCN

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,316 mi
Last recorded73,316 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF826 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 73,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 73,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,929 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 72,929 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,865 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,865 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,438 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 71,531 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 69,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,253 miles

OSR NSF TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,850 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,187 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 66,949 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 66,339 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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F826 MCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F826 MCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F826 MCN registered?

F826 MCN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F826 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F826 MCN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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