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F913 EKY

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,351 mi
Last recorded46,351 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 EKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,351 miles

some overhang of wheels past mud gudguard line

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,390 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 143,040 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 143,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion present at underbody of the vehicle at various places.

corrosion present on both chassis.

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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F913 EKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F913 EKY, 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 F913 EKY registered?

F913 EKY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F913 EKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F913 EKY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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