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F842 OTL

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 OTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,963 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,235 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes undersealed/painted

chassis undersealed/painted

fuel lift pump on engine damp

rear tyres sidewall damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 102,255 miles

Advise offside front brake pipe corroded borderline

Advise offside rear brake pipe corroded borderline

Advise offside rear wheel grabbing slightly

Advise oil leak

Advise steering box damp

Advise underbody corrosion started in places

Advise underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,882 miles

Advise bother rear wheel arches corroded

Advise driver seat belt started fraying/ fluffing Borderline

Advise engine oil leak

Advise steering box damp

Advise underbody corrosion staretd all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,347 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 99,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 96,223 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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F842 OTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F842 OTL, 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 F842 OTL registered?

F842 OTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1989.

Is F842 OTL safe to buy?

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