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F89 OTT

1989 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,377 mi
Last recorded53,377 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 OTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 53,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 49,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,985 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,877 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,077 miles

advise offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 14,935 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 14,909 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Has small amount of play in offside front suspension ball thrust

Pass 18 Apr 2009 89,575 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 89,575 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 89,521 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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F89 OTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F89 OTT, 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 F89 OTT registered?

F89 OTT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F89 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F89 OTT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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