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F807 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

183,609 mi
Last recorded183,609 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF807 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 183,609 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 183,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 182,919 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS (5) HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND

Pass 27 Jul 2015 182,594 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 181,950 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 181,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 181,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear inner sill heavily corroded next to seat belt point.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 172,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak on front axle.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 168,246 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 168,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 157,240 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 148,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 138,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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F807 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F807 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 F807 SAC registered?

F807 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.

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