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FIL 8251

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,001 mi
Last recorded114,001 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 8251
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2015 114,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FIL 8251 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FIL 8251, 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 FIL 8251 registered?

FIL 8251 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is FIL 8251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 8251 shows 5 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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