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F640 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,580 mi
Last recorded114,580 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF640 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 114,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 114,580 miles

Drag link end loose onto drop arm (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

oil level high

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,449 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 23 Jan 2017 114,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,411 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 114,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 114,401 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN front to rear (MARKED) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (MARKED) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,846 miles

slight play at steering box drop arm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,759 miles

some play in steering system - appears to be in steering box

Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 109,131 miles

both rear shock absorbers - upper bushes - borderline wear

front track control arm - offside track rod end - play in balljoint

Pass 9 Jul 2008 107,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 101,358 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 95,116 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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F640 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F640 SAC, 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 F640 SAC registered?

F640 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F640 SAC safe to buy?

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