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F842 UJX

1989 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,372 mi
Last recorded157,372 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 UJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 156,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 154,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 153,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 152,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 150,800 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 149,504 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 148,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 144,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 144,667 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

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 UJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UJX, 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

How do I check the history of F842 UJX?

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What year was F842 UJX registered?

F842 UJX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F842 UJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F842 UJX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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