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F695 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,865 mi
Last recorded142,865 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF695 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2020 142,865 miles

general underbody corrosion

x2 swivel joints weeping

Pass 12 Jan 2019 140,710 miles

general underbody corrosion

x2 front swivel joints weeping

Pass 6 Jan 2018 137,287 miles

brake pipes corrosion

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 21 Jan 2017 14,384 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 124,589 miles

slight corrosion on nearside rear chassis

Pass 22 Aug 2012 124,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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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F695 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F695 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

How do I check the history of F695 SAC?

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What year was F695 SAC registered?

F695 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F695 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F695 SAC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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