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F916 BEM

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,914 mi
Last recorded38,914 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 BEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,914 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 38,913 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,984 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 32,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 26,848 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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F916 BEM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 6,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F916 BEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F916 BEM registered?

F916 BEM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 1989.

Is F916 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F916 BEM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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