MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
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
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
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
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
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
slight play at steering box drop arm
some play in steering system - appears to be in steering box
both rear shock absorbers - upper bushes - borderline wear
front track control arm - offside track rod end - play in balljoint
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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