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F874 JAO

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 JAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,291 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 62,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,340 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 53,668 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 53,667 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 46,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,455 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 42,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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F874 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F874 JAO, 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 F874 JAO registered?

F874 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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