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F688 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,599 mi
Last recorded147,599 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF688 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 146,574 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 146,574 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 146,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 146,107 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 146,090 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,344 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 145,344 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle hitting suspension on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting suspension on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,791 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 143,780 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,183 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 141,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear axle bump stop missing

rear cross member corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 141,783 miles

o/s rear axle bump stop missing

rear cross member corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2011 140,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 140,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 138,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 136,429 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 136,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 132,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 132,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 127,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 123,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 122,479 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 122,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 122,477 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F688 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 F688 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 F688 SAC registered?

F688 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F688 SAC safe to buy?

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