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F915 HHH

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,758 mi
Last recorded132,758 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 132,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,018 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 130,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,187 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 128,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,158 miles

o/s/r tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2008 126,947 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 126,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 117,578 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,171 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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F915 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F915 HHH, 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 F915 HHH registered?

F915 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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