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F946 JKM

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,402 mi
Last recorded148,402 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF946 JKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2021 148,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 148,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 148,239 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 148,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 148,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 147,916 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 147,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 147,540 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 147,229 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 147,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 146,775 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 145,837 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 145,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 141,940 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 137,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 137,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 127,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 122,105 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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F946 JKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F946 JKM, 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 F946 JKM registered?

F946 JKM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is F946 JKM safe to buy?

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