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F62 SWS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF62 SWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,643 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,456 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,159 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 134,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 131,347 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 128,480 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 128,478 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,497 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes surface rust

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2011 123,232 miles

all chassis legs covered in under seal

front and rear coil springs very rusty

front spring caps very rust

n/s mirror cracked

rear to centre brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 25 Nov 2010 123,120 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s drag link dust cover damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 120,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 117,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight damage to nearside windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 114,083 miles

Oil leak

slight crack n/s wind screen

Pass 22 Nov 2006 109,579 miles

Oil leak

chassis surface rust

Pass 21 Nov 2005 105,241 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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F62 SWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F62 SWS, 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 F62 SWS registered?

F62 SWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F62 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F62 SWS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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