MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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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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.
Is F694 SAC safe to buy?
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