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F871 VDF

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,309 mi
Last recorded155,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF871 VDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2024 155,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 154,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 150,947 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 145,873 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 140,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 135,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 130,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 125,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 121,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 116,278 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 110,722 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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F871 VDF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 F871 VDF, 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 F871 VDF registered?

F871 VDF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F871 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F871 VDF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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