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F694 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,320 mi
Last recorded200,320 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF694 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 200,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 195,864 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 194,490 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

os rear chassis rail very corroded

rear part of chassis rails poor condition

slight play in top steering uj

slight smoke on emissions test but not excessive

Fail 23 Feb 2010 193,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside bulkhead at upper door hinge mountings in a poor condition = corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2009 189,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

clucth pedal rubber missing

offside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 26 Jan 2009 189,984 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

clucth pedal rubber missing

handbrake lever almost at full travel

offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 10 Dec 2007 183,244 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 183,244 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 179,259 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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F694 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F694 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 F694 SAC registered?

F694 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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