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F983 RHK

1989 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,296 mi
Last recorded70,296 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF983 RHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2025 70,296 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 69,747 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,083 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,021 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,226 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,296 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 53,914 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 41,867 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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F983 RHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F983 RHK, 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 F983 RHK registered?

F983 RHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F983 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F983 RHK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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