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F846 NSP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,765 mi
Last recorded172,765 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 NSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 172,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020

vehicle heavily modified for off road use

Pass 19 Oct 2019 172,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 172,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 172,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 172,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 169,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 162,955 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 162,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 158,324 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 158,224 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 154,537 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to vehicle chassis and suspension components

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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F846 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F846 NSP, 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 F846 NSP registered?

F846 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F846 NSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F846 NSP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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