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F979 SFS

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF979 SFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,000 miles

front underside has repairs covered over with protective coating

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018
Fail 16 Mar 2018 120,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 120,010 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,000 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head area (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 117,808 miles

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

front axle prop uj slight play

n/s/f hub seal

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front axle prop uj slight play

n/s/f hub seal

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,143 miles

all tyres starting to crack in tread areas

Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,047 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,358 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 112,358 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wire's on rear of towbar excessive and insecure

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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F979 SFS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F979 SFS, 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 F979 SFS registered?

F979 SFS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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