MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,350 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis leg, both sides, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F679 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F679 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 F679 SAC registered?
F679 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1989.
Is F679 SAC safe to buy?
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