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A9 FUU

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,080 mi
Last recorded123,080 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,080 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 115,421 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,052 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 98,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 95,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,425 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 95,258 miles

Front wiper blades split.

Handbrake travel.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 76,140 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 76,140 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A9 FUU is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A9 FUU, 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 39 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 A9 FUU registered?

A9 FUU is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is A9 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FUU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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