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F687 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,297 mi
Last recorded152,297 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF687 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 152,297 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 152,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 152,257 miles

Oil Sump corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2022 152,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil Sump corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 147,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 147,332 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 145,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 143,942 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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F687 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F687 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F687 SAC registered?

F687 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F687 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F687 SAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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