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F943 RBP

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,762 mi
Last recorded126,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 RBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 124,743 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 123,839 miles

Advise evidence of fluid from around nearside front hub area

Advise nearside and offside front coil springs rustie

Advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Advise offside front indicator light output dim

Advise rear exhaust silencer corroded

Advise slight play in nearside rear top suspension shock absorber bush

Advise slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Advise various oil leaks evident

Pass 22 Oct 2005 121,437 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking

Oil evident from around nearside front hub area

Slight play in nearside rear shock absorber top mount bush

slight play in offfside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

various oil leaks to underside of vechicle

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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F943 RBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F943 RBP, 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 F943 RBP registered?

F943 RBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F943 RBP safe to buy?

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