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F676 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,520 mi
Last recorded42,520 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF676 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,520 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 39,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 39,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,991 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,697 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 37,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,379 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,152 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 122,306 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 12,286 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 3,956 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 3,950 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F676 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F676 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 F676 SAC registered?

F676 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F676 SAC safe to buy?

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