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F691 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,382 mi
Last recorded165,382 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF691 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 165,382 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs have crrosion to the inner faces

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside headlight cracked , beam image ok

Fail 15 May 2017 165,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs have crrosion to the inner faces

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside headlight cracked , beam image ok

Pass 3 Jun 2016 164,496 miles

front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside headlight cracked , beam image ok

oil leak

rear suspension coil springs have corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2016 164,496 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floors (3.6.C.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside headlight cracked , beam image ok

oil leak

rear suspension coil springs have corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 163,070 miles

Front and rear coil springs have corrosion

Offside front floor has corrosion not to be considered excessive

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2015 163,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear coil springs have corrosion

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 162,531 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 162 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 157,285 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 157,285 miles

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 153,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 151,295 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 151,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 149,040 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 147,987 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 147,987 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 146,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 144,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 144,372 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 141,716 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 141,716 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F691 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F691 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 F691 SAC registered?

F691 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F691 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F691 SAC shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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