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F812 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,492 mi
Last recorded137,492 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF812 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,492 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 132,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 123,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 118,641 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,338 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,934 miles

steering drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,849 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,625 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,611 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 64,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,396 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,334 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,824 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 30,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F812 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F812 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 F812 SAC?

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What year was F812 SAC registered?

F812 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F812 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F812 SAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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